The stones, thought to date back 7,000 years, are in a region famed for its standing stones. Amid an uproar, local officials attributed the decision to a mix-up in zoning rules. There is uproar in ...

The mysterious alignments of standing stones scattered across Brittany in France have intrigued archaeologists and tourists alike for centuries. Now, fresh discoveries at the Le Plasker site near ...

The enigmatic stone alignments in the Carnac region of Brittany, France, are among the most famous megalithic monuments in Europe – alongside Stonehenge, Menga, and the megalithic temples of Malta.

A controversy has erupted in Northern France after dozens of ancient standing stones were destroyed to make way for a hardware superstore. Roughly 39 stones, dating back at least 7,000 years were ...

An ancient stone site in western France has been removed to make way for a new hardware store, sparking criticism of the local mayor. The mayor of Carnac, Olivier Lepick, insisted he adhered to the ...

Archaeologists uncovered 38 Neolithic stone monoliths in Carnac in 2015. Now, DIY store construction destroyed the ancient site. How? Why? Street View Image from ...

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But at Montaubin, an apparent lack of coordination between municipal authorities over the status of the site led to the stones being swept away. The site had been listed as part of a UNESCO world ...