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Carnac (Brittany, France): Menhir and dolmen

Video. 4000-year-old menhir statues at risk of erosion warn conservationists

Updated: 02/08/2023 - 7:31 GMT+2

Aged at least 4,000 years, the enigmatic menhir statues are facing a grave threat from erosion, caution the conservators.

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