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The megalithic site of Carnac, located in Carnac, Brittany, is renowned for its alignments of standing stones, dolmens, and tumuli. These monuments date back to the Neolithic period (4500 to 2000 BCE) and are associated with religious rituals and burials. The standing stone alignments stretch for several kilometers, dolmens are corridor tombs, and tumuli are burial mounds. This enigmatic site attracts visitors, archaeologists, and history enthusiasts from around the world as a fascinating testament to Neolithic civilization in Brittany and European prehistory.
Country...............................
France
Region................................
Bretagne
Departement.......................
Morbihan (56)
City.....................................
Carnac (56340)
Mint....................................
Monnaie de Paris (MDP)
Year....................................
2009
Weight (g)...........................
15
Diameter (mm)....................
34
Thickness (mm)..................
2,20
Alloy...................................
Cupro-Alu-Nickel (CuAlNi)
Packaging...........................
Loose
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