The theme for today in Sunday Stamps is archaeology/anthropology. I have not had the time to look closer to some stamps that maybe fit in this category. But I have I least one who is worth showing, from France:
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Les alignements of Carnac (Carnac stones) are a dense collection of more of 3000 prehistoric standing stones. Alignments, dolmens, tumuli and single menhirs erected by the proto-Celtic people on Brittany (France). The stones date from 4500 BC.
I was there some years ago, and I think it is a very special place.
Les alignements of Carnac (Carnac stones) are a dense collection of more of 3000 prehistoric standing stones. Alignments, dolmens, tumuli and single menhirs erected by the proto-Celtic people on Brittany (France). The stones date from 4500 BC.
I was there some years ago, and I think it is a very special place.
Stone circles are very interesting. Last week I looked to see if I had Stonehenge on a stamp (as it was the summer solstice) but didn't find it.
ReplyDeleteHow stone circles came about is a fascinating subject to me. So I was glad to see this stamp.
ReplyDeleteThe origins of stone circles is a fascinating subject. Loved to see Carnac on a stamp.
ReplyDeleteIn fact, they are not circles, but rows.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting - and very old! thank you for participating.
ReplyDeleteI think it a beautiful stamp! Must be an impressive place, too. Thank you for sharing, both the stamp and your experience!
ReplyDeleteToday I was looking for stamps on the Dutch megaliths (hunebeds/dolmen). To my surprise I couldn't find any official stamp on these 5000 years old buildings...
However, as said, I'm happy to see your French stamp.
I am very happy that I visited Carnac (it was eleven years ago). I have also visited other monuments in the area. I don't know why, but I feel something special when I am in front of so ancient pieces of... art? religion? ...?
DeleteThat's such a beautiful stamp! definitely makes me wanna visit this place! Plus, when it comes to stone circles and such, always cool to see something else than Stonehenge :)
ReplyDeleteIt is a very interesting area indeed. But don't expect to find circles! Carnac stones are rows, dolmens, etc.
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