From Stonehenge to Easter Island, megalithic structures can be found across the world. These ancient stone creations have captured the imagination for centuries, with many structures still shrouded in mystery regarding their age and purpose.
The stone alignments in the Carnac region of France have been one of these elusive mysteries. But a recent study published in Antiquity finally has some answers. Using advanced methods of data collection and dating techniques, archaeologists now have new insights into the precise date and possible function of the Carnac megaliths.
“Thanks to nearly 50 radiocarbon dates and the application of Bayesian statistical modelling, we were able to reconstruct the site’s history with unprecedented chronological precision,” said archaeologist Bettina Schulz Paulsson in a press release.
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The Carnac stone alignments consist of over 3,000 standing stones spread across more than six ...
