Carnac Alignments

The Alignements de Carnac, located in Brittany, France, are one of the world's most remarkable and extensive prehistoric megalithic sites, dating back to the Neolithic period (around 4500-3300 BCE). The site consists of over 3,000 standing stones, or menhirs, arranged in rows stretching over 4 kilometers. The alignments, spread across several groups like Ménec, Kermario, and Kerlescan, are a testament to the ingenuity and culture of early European societies.

The precise purpose of the alignments remains a mystery, though theories abound. Some suggest they served as astronomical observatories, aligning with celestial events, while others believe they were ceremonial or religious sites, possibly linked to ancestor worship or fertility rituals. The scale and effort required to transport and erect these stones underscore their importance to the people who built them.