Nestled in the tranquil lands of Normandy, France, the captivating archaeological site of Tumulus de la Hoguette offers a glimpse into the Neolithic era, with origins tracing back to 3100 BC. Mentioned for the first time in 1829, this site was not significantly excavated until 1964-1969, when it was granted the classification of a historical monument. Tumulus de la Hoguette shares similar architectural elements with its neighbor, Tumulus de la Hogue, both belonging to the Armoric cairn type, a megalithic site ubiquitous across the region.
The tumulus in question measures approximately 21 meters long and around 42 meters in perimeter, covering about 550 square meters, consisting of seven circular funeral chambers and three connecting couloirs. Structured with calcareous stones, this site houses unique examples of Armoric cairns, and provides valuable insights into the region's Neolithic culture. In 1983, archaeologist Christian Jeunesse discovered links between Tumulus de la Hoguette and sites across Europe, leading to the creation of the 'Hoguette Group' to characterize the temporal and material unity of Neolithic sites across Europe.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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