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Did you know that Brittany, France, houses one of the oldest buildings in world?
In the commune of Carnac, you will find the Saint-Michel Tumulus, a mysterious, prehistoric monument overshadowed by the fame of other ancient sites. Clad in a cloak of greenery and crowned with a small chapel built in the 1660s, this mound hides a secret far older in its womb. Enclosed within its verdant exterior is a megalithic tomb from the Neolithic period, dating back to 5000 BC. That makes this burial mound in Carnac almost 7,000 years old – around 2,000 years older than the oldest pyramid in Egypt! The tomb within the mound consists of several burial chambers made of large stones and is surrounded by an array of smaller mounds and stone alignments. Providing insight into some of mankind's earliest architectural endeavors, the Saint-Michel Tumulus serves as an intriguing journey back in time. Nestled away in the French countryside, it remains a testament to our ancestors' fascination with eternity, life, and death.

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