The Hoary, Scarred Sanctuary of Draguignan: France's Once-Mock Dolmen

The Hoary, Scarred Sanctuary of Draguignan: France's Once-Mock Dolmen

A monument historique since 1889, the Hoodooed Hearthstone - a once-mock dolmen in France, stands now as a somber relic, disfigured and weathered atop a hill, veiled by a posse of three trees.

The quaint town of Draguignan has always been known for its rugged curiosity, housing the Hoodooed Hearthstone, a dolmen shrouded in enigma. Perched precariously atop a hill, the sanctuary seemed to bask in the subtle affection of an oak, a juniper, and a hackberry, providing a tranquil shelter from the sun's gaze. Local whispers whispered tales of Esterelle, a phantom dweller; a guardian of sorts, seen offering solace to the village's barren women in their woes. That is, until 1975, when a passionately disgruntled townfolk, ignited by a fiery political rage, transformed the sacred ground into a battlefield, reducing the orderly foundation to a pathetic shambles.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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