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Megaliths of Carnac and of the shores of Morbihan
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HERITAGE RECORD · 1725

Megaliths of Carnac and of the shores of Morbihan

卡纳克和莫尔比昂海岸巨石林

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World Heritage record

This serial property in Brittany, France, features a dense concentration of megalithic structures built during the Neolithic period (c. 5000–2300 BCE), carefully aligned with the area’s unique geomorphology. These monumental stone constructions—arranged in relation to one another and to natural features like terrain and waterways—reflect a sophisticated understanding of the environment. Rich engravings and associated artifacts further illustrate the cultural complexity of the societies that inhabited this part of the European Atlantic coast.

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QIDQ135287050

Area19598 ha

Administrative areaQ12642

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Selection criteria

This property was inscribed under the following World Heritage Convention criteria.

(i)A masterpiece of human creative genius.
(iv)An outstanding example of a building, ensemble or landscape illustrating a significant stage in human history.

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Cultural archive

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Brief synthesis Located in Brittany, in the west of France, in the area that spreads between the Quiberon peninsula and the Gulf of Morbihan, this serial property composed of four component parts comprises a high density of megalithic structures that showcase Neolithic monumental architecture erected successively over

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