Near a famous archaeological site in northwest France, about 40 standing stones were destroyed to facilitate the construction of a DIY shop. The stones are said to have been erected by prehistoric people around 7,000 years ago.
It is about an area in Carnac, in Brittany, France, which is famous for its many fields strewn with fixed stones from the Neolithic period, also called “the menhir”. In this case it is about forty stones, 50 to 100 cm high, about 3 kilometers from a protected tourist attraction.
“The site has been destroyed,” archaeologist Christian Opeltz told AFP on Wednesday. 39 minarets are believed to be missing and estimated to be around 7,000 years old based on radiocarbon dating of nearby stones in 2010.
according to the law
Last year in August, the area was granted a building permit, which means construction is now underway for a new branch of the Mr. Precolage. The mayor of Carnac, Olivier Lebecque, told AFP that he “followed the law” in making this decision and pointed to the “low archaeological value” of the manholes that were found during the preparations for the construction process. He added that the land is also not protected and is designated for commercial use.
The Regional Office for Cultural Affairs (Drac) of Brittany also states that no damage has been found to a site of archaeological value. It said in a statement on Wednesday that this is evident from the checks.
shortcomings
However, archaeologist Oplitz believes that local authorities failed to deliver. He adds, “No archaeological excavations have been carried out to find out whether the stones were collapsed or not.” “Whether the site is young or not, it has archaeological value,” Oplitz told “BFMTV.”
Far-right politician Marine Le Pen also expressed her discontent on Twitter, saying, “We are witnessing a series of shortcomings. The state no longer protects our citizens or our heritage. Terrible.”
Mr. Bricolage Group says it is “sincerely sorry” for the situation, but noted the permissions granted last year for the construction of its new store.
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