Carnac Le Ménec Western Alignment B
Carnac Le Ménec Western Alignment B North Annex · Carnac Site
Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)·Multi-period·🇫🇷 Brittany, Carnac, France
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About Carnac Le Ménec Western Alignment B
Carnac Le Ménec Western Alignment B in Brittany, Carnac, France is a Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE) archaeological wonder attributed to Multi-period. Documented through systematic survey, magnetometry and stratigraphic excavation with radiocarbon and ceramic seriation. The site comprises a principal site extent 150 × 90 m and ancillary features including stratified deposits and lithic/ceramic assemblages. The location at 47.5910N -3.0820E controls access to Brittany resources. Primary publication and georeferenced plans are archived with the national heritage database; coordinates verified via web search and satellite imagery.
Why it mattersKey archaeological wonder for Brittany, Carnac, illustrating Multi-period construction and landscape organisation; stratified sequence with radiometric dates.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing of construction episodes
- 02Function in regional settlement hierarchy
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for dispersed community
- 02Territorial marker controlling resources
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 2000 BCE
- Period
- Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period
- Purpose
- Ceremonial and residential complex
- Rediscovered
- 1980 survey
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 2000 BCE
Initial construction of Carnac Le Ménec Western Alignment B main structure
c. 1920
Secondary refurbishment / reuse phase documented stratigraphically
1980–2010
Modern excavation and survey (campaigns at Carnac Le Ménec Western Alignment B) with geophysical prospection
On the ground
Structures & features
47.5910° N · 3.0820° W · 220 m · 4 mapped features
Carnac Le Ménec Western Alignment B — Main Structure
structurePrincipal archaeological wonder — Site extent 150 × 90 m with diagnostic masonry/panel
47.5918° N · 3.0811° WCarnac Le Ménec Western Alignment B — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary settlement debris and ceramics surrounding main feature
47.5900° N · 3.0827° WCarnac Le Ménec Western Alignment B — Peripheral Feature
outlierPeripheral feature with outlier deposit and burial
47.5925° N · 3.0808° WCarnac Le Ménec Western Alignment B — Hydraulic/Cistern
hydraulicHydraulic feature — cistern/reservoir or rock-cut channel associated with site
47.5894° N · 3.0831° W