Why were the Carnac Stones built?
There have been numerous theories about the purpose of the stones with popular suggestions that they were burial sites, religious gatherings or used for astronomical purposes.
How old are the standing stones in Carnac France?
approximately 3,000 years
It was constructed around 4600 BC and used for approximately 3,000 years.
How do you get Carnac Stones?
The best way to get to the Carnac Alignments is by car. Driving directions are found here. From October until the end of March, entrance to the Carnac Stones is free and unaccompanied visits are allowed. From April to September, the fence is closed, and one can only walk amidst the stones as part of an organized tour.
What are the Carnac stones?
The site consists of more than 3,000 prehistoric standing stones, which were cut from local rock and erected by the pre-Celtic people of Brittany. This is the largest such collection of stones in the world. The stones were erected c3300 BC- 4500 BC. Scientists and scholars have been attempting to decode the Carnac stones for hundreds of years.
How did the Celts use the Carnac stone?
The ancient Celts wouldn’t have needed such a huge alignment of stones to predict the planting or harvesting seasons. They could judge fairly accurately by the lengths of the days and the ambient temperatures. It is more likely, therefore, that the Carnac stones functioned as an astronomical tool.
Why can’t we decode the Carnac stones?
Without the protocols that were built into the ancient science, any attempts to decode the Carnac Stones were an exercise in futility. This stemmed from the fact that the codes for using the Carnac stones came from Geoglyphological protocols.
Where can I find media related to the megaliths of Carnac?
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Monuments historiques in Carnac (stone rows). The megaliths of Carnac: Dolmen / passage graves — comprehensive list of dolmens in area with photos. menhirslibres.org — website for a protest group.