The enigmatic Champ des Tombes: only 6 stones (originally 8) remain in France's

The enigmatic Champ des Tombes: only 6 stones (originally 8) remain in France's

Discover the intriguing mystery behind France's Champ des Tombes, where only 6 (originally 8) ancient stones remain, leaving the true purpose of this ancient monument shrouded in mystery.

The Champ des Tombes, situated in Saint-Broladre, Ille-et-Vilaine, France, is an ancient megalithic construction that dates back to prehistoric times. Although classified as a historical monument, it was dismantled in 1977 due to the expansion of a nearby quarry. It was successfully rebuilt in 1998, thanks to the efforts of Jean L’Helgouarch. According to Jean L’Helgouarch, the site might be the ruins of a megalithic enclosure or the sepulchral chamber of a dolmen. It is important to note that the Champ des Tombes originally had 8 stones. However, one was broken and another disappeared. This enigmatic site continues to attract visitors in search of understanding its true purpose, despite the nearby quarry’s expansion.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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