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Menhir Le Geant du Manio

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    July 17, 2020

    The menhir is located north of the alignment of Manio, about 50 m south of the quadrilateral of Manio, of which it constitutes an indicator menhir.



    It is about a standing stone about 6.5 m high, but which had to reach the height of 23 m before its erosion (lightning) for an original mass estimated at 350 tons. By its proportions, it is estimated to owe its position and its place on the site to the coordinated work of 1,800 men. It constitutes the largest menhir of the site of the alignments of Carnac.



    It owes its name to its shape, which is reminiscent of a head.



    He is apparent to us in his lightning-shattered form.



    The monument dates from the Neolithic period.



    The menhir is classified as historical monuments in 1904, with the tumulus and the quadrangle.



    It is noted by the archaeologist Zacharie Le Rouzic. (source Wikipedia)

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      May 20, 2020

      At Le Manio branching off into the forest you will find a huge menhir. The "Giant of Manio", the highest menhir in Carnac with a height of 6.5 m.

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