Les Megalithes Du Departement Du Morbihan: Structures Funeraires Et Pierres Dresses / Analyses Architecturales Et Spatiales

Les mégalithes du département du Morbihan explore the relationship between standing stones and tombs, raising questions about their complementarity through architectural analyses of 1413 megalithic monuments. Two main approaches are discussed: descriptive architectural analysis and analysis of landscape and environmental elements. The parallels between the stones erected in the open air and those that constitute the rooms, corridors, and facings of funerary monuments are new and demonstrate how a subject that has been explored since the nineteenth century can still reveal hidden truths.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 12 May 2022
Publisher: Archaeopress

Les mégalithes du département du Morbihan, a captivating exploration into the realm of megalithism, seeks to unravel the intricate relationship between standing stones (menhirs) and tombs (dolmens). Through meticulous architectural analyses, this project raises thought-provoking questions about the complementary nature of these ancient structures. Drawing upon a comprehensive corpus of architectural plans encompassing 1413 megalithic monuments from the Department of Morbihan, including an astonishing 13,200 vertical slabs, the result of thirty years of dedicated research and field observations, this project unveils over 250 unpublished monuments.

Two primary approaches are explored: a descriptive architectural analysis of the plans, on the one hand, and an analysis of landscape and environmental elements on the other. The remarkable parallels between the stones erected in the open air and those that form the rooms, corridors, and facings of funerary monuments, consolidate and expand upon observations made by other archaeologists regarding the reuse of these Neolithic standing stones. What is particularly intriguing is the observation that these parallels extend to the symmetry and aestheticism of the structures, offering a fresh perspective on this ancient subject.

The groundbreaking results achieved through this analysis of the alignments of standing stones and funerary architectures serve as a testament to the enduring power of research in unveiling hidden truths. This project not only deepens our understanding of megalithism but also sheds light on the rich tapestry of human history and cultural heritage. It is a testament to the enduring fascination with these ancient structures and the endless possibilities for discovery that lie within the realm of archaeology.

Weight: 2849g
ISBN-13: 9781803270388