UM-Bot Posted August 2, 2006 #1 Share Posted August 2, 2006 A spectacular discovery of Stone Age menhirs in Brittany could unlock the code to one of the most puzzling chapters of human development, and transform our knowledge of mankind's early history. Some months ago builders were clearing a piece of wasteland in southern Brittany when they struck an enormous hunk of granite. The developer was no historian but he knew instantly what the obstacle must be: the remains of a buried "menhir" or neolithic standing stone. View: Full Article | Source: The Independent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never_Hit_Nirvana Posted August 2, 2006 #2 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Any charges pending against the twit that tried to smother this extremely cool discovery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clocker Posted August 3, 2006 #3 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Here's a link for the complete article: France's new Stonehenge "There is much archaeological evidence that the late Stone Age was also a stoned aged." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Posted August 6, 2006 #4 Share Posted August 6, 2006 you really have to read the full article to get the full impact of the discovery.... quite amazing really! also - ever notice how often historians make fertility rituals out to be horrible drunken orgies? sex=life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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