Menhir Collection

Standing Stones of Callanish (Callanish 1) on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. The megalithic monument is cross shaped with a central ring of stones and was buildt between 2900 and 2600 BC

Menhir Section / Bossenno
A cross-section of a large menhir, close to the site of the Bossenno; a cluster of prehistoric barrows, and a Gallo-Roman villa

Pobull Fhinn Standing Stones on North Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Europe, Scotland, June

Prehistoric anthropomorphic menhir sculpture from Pontevecchio, Liguria Region, Italy, 3rd Millennium B. C
Prehistory, Italy, 3rd millennium b.C. Anthropomorphic menhir statues from Pontevecchio (Liguria region, Italy)

Carnac (Brittany, Morbihan): the Menhirs of Menec in April 1906
7291166 Carnac (Brittany, Morbihan): the Menhirs of Menec in April 1906; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnac (Brittany)

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: A young Breton poses in a headdress
LUX4816843 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: A young Breton poses in a headdress and traditional costume in front of the lines of the Menec, 1890; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Morbihan (56)

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: the alignments of the Menec, 1918
LUX4785749 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: the alignments of the Menec, 1918; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: the alignments of the Menec

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: the alignments of the Menec, 1918
LUX4785799 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: the alignments of the Menec, 1918; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: the alignments of the Menec

Menhir of Haute-Borne, France. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879), French traveller and author, 1857 (drawing)
5669417 Menhir of Haute-Borne, France. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879), French traveller and author, 1857 (drawing); Universal History Archive/UIG.

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Belle Ile en Mer (Belle-Ile-en-Mer): a Breton in traditional dress
LUX4805964 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Belle Ile en Mer (Belle-Ile-en-Mer): a Breton in traditional dress and headdress placed at the feet of a menhir surmounts with a crucifix

A village in Brittany, in the foreground a menhir, 1885
LUX4818360 A village in Brittany, in the foreground a menhir, 1885; (add.info.: A village in Brittany, in the foreground a menhir, 1885); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Locmariaquer: megalithes, the great menhir breeze, animated view with tourists, 1918
LUX4785815 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Locmariaquer: megalithes, the great menhir breeze, animated view with tourists, 1918; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Morbihan (56)

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: the alignments of the Menec, 1918
LUX4785768 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: the alignments of the Menec, 1918; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: the alignments of the Menec

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: the alignments of the Menec, 1918
LUX4785779 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: the alignments of the Menec, 1918; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: the alignments of the Menec

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: the alignments of the Menec, 1918
LUX4785769 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: the alignments of the Menec, 1918; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: the alignments of the Menec

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: Little Bretons in traditional barefoot headdress and costume, 1890
LUX4816913 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: Little Bretons in traditional barefoot headdress and costume, 1890; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Morbihan (56)

Celtic monuments at Carnac, Brittany, circa 1800. Almost 4,000 standing stones survive
FLO4576909 Celtic monuments at Carnac, Brittany, circa 1800. Almost 4,000 standing stones survive, believed to have some religious significance to the Celtic (or even earlier)

View of Stonehenge
3560908 View of Stonehenge by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: England, Stonehenge, Archaeological Area, Great Britain 1880-1890 Date of Artwork: 2500-2000 a.C. ca)

Inscription Ogham (Oghamic script of the Celts) on a menhir in Newton, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
NWI4874644 Inscription Ogham (Oghamic script of the Celts) on a menhir in Newton, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Wood engraving 19th century

Vendee picturesque: Mademoiselle Porcher next to the menhir of Longeville, 1918, Longeville
LUX4696500 Vendee picturesque: Mademoiselle Porcher next to the menhir of Longeville, 1918, Longeville, France - Autochrome anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vendee picturesque)

Picturesque Brittany: Alignment of Kermanio, 1923, Carnac, France - Autochrome anonymous
LUX4696919 Picturesque Brittany: Alignment of Kermanio, 1923, Carnac, France - Autochrome anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Picturesque Brittany: Alignment of Kermanio, 1923, Carnac)

Human sacrifice among the Gauls - druids, dolmen, menhir - engraving by Gustave Dore in "L'Histoire populaire
PCT4277281 Human sacrifice among the Gauls - druids, dolmen, menhir - engraving by Gustave Dore in "L'Histoire populaire de la France" by Ch

4000 year-old Gollenstein, tallest menhir of central Europe, Blieskastel, Saarland, Germany

The ruins of Stonehenge, in England. In the foreground, three Menhirs Cromlech Bronze Age, Prehistoric. Date of Photograph:1870-1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:2100 - 1500

Menhirs of Carnac, Departement Morbihan, Brittany, France

Europe, Iberia, Portugal, The Alentejo, megalith, megalithic monument - the Meada menhir near Castelo de Vide and Marvao, the tallest stone monument in Iberia

Zorats Karer (Carahunge) standing stones (menhirs), Sisian, Syunik Province, Armenia

Spain, Galicia, La Coruna, Torre de Hercules area, Archeological Park with menhir

France, Brittany, Morbihan, Carnac, megalithic menhir alignments of Menec in fog

France, Brittany, MorbihanCarnac, megalithic menhir alignments of Menec, wide view

The menhir of Kerguelen, August 1885 (oil on canvas)
7312310 The menhir of Kerguelen, August 1885 (oil on canvas) by Lansyer, Emmanuel (1835-93); Musee Lansyer, Loches, France; (add.info.: Emmanuel Lansyer, born February 19)

A Breton peasant passes by, signing in front of a Christian menhir, 1880-1885 (Illustration)
7298948 A Breton peasant passes by, signing in front of a Christian menhir, 1880-1885 (Illustration) by Ferat, Jules (b.1819) (after); (add.info)

Alignment of Standing Stones at Carnac, Megalithic, Prehistoric, 4th-3rd millennium BC (photo) (see also 113406)
IND113507 Alignment of Standing Stones at Carnac, Megalithic, Prehistoric, 4th-3rd millennium BC (photo) (see also 113406) by Megalithic; Carnac, Brittany

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Standing Stone of Clivocast, Unst island, Shetland islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

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Ring of Brodgar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Neolithic henge monument and stone circle Orkney islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

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Ring of Brodgar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Neolithic henge monument and stone circle. Orkney islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

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Ring of Brodgar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Neolithic henge monument and stone circle. Orkney islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

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Ring of Brodgar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Neolithic henge monument and stone circle. Orkney islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

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Ring of Brodgar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Orkney Islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

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Ring of Brodgar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Orkney Islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

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Standing Stones of Stenness, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Heart of Neolithic Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

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Standing Stones of Stenness, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Heart of Neolithic Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

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Standing Stones of Stenness, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Orkney islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

feminine stelae statue of the Eneolithic era (sandstone)
6202877 feminine stelae statue of the Eneolithic era (sandstone) by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Feminine figure, stelae statue of the Eneolithic era found in Treschietto di Bagnone (MS)

The Cromlech of the Almendres is a megalithic complex. It is one of largest existing
7135918 The Cromlech of the Almendres is a megalithic complex. It is one of largest existing group of structured menhirs in Europe. Portugal. by Prehistoric; ePascal Deloche/Godong; out of copyright

The Cromlech of the Almendres is a megalithic complex. It is one of largest existing
7135920 The Cromlech of the Almendres is a megalithic complex. It is one of largest existing group of structured menhirs in Europe. Portugal. by Prehistoric; ePascal Deloche/Godong; out of copyright

The Cromlech of the Almendres is a megalithic complex. It is one of largest existing
7135917 The Cromlech of the Almendres is a megalithic complex. It is one of largest existing group of structured menhirs in Europe. Portugal. by Prehistoric; ePascal Deloche/Godong; out of copyright

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Menhir: Standing Stones Across Europe" Journey through time and space as we explore the enigmatic world of menhirs, ancient standing stones that have captivated human imagination for centuries. From the majestic Standing Stones of Callanish on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland's Outer Hebrides to the Pobull Fhinn Standing Stones on North Uist, these monolithic structures hold secrets waiting to be unraveled. Venturing further into history, we encounter the Menhir Section/Bossenno, where these towering stones were erected by our ancestors with purpose and meaning. Anthropomorphic stone stelae from Yamna Culture transport us back to a time between 36th-23rd century BC when these mystical figures stood tall in reverence. Witnessing architectural marvels like the 4000-year-old Gollenstein in Saarland, Germany, we are left awestruck by its grandeur as it proudly claims its title as central Europe's tallest menhir. The Menhirs of Carnac in Brittany, France take us on an extraordinary journey through Departement Morbihan where megalithic wonders dot the landscape. Crossing borders into Iberia, Portugal reveals The Alentejo region adorned with megalithic monuments such as Meada. Here lies a testament to human ingenuity and craftsmanship that has defied time itself. In Armenia's Syunik Province stands Zorats Karer (Carahunge), an array of standing stones known as menhirs that continue to bewilder archaeologists and visitors alike. Closer to home in Galicia, Spain's La Coruna province lies Torre de Hercules area with its own archaeological park featuring captivating menhirs steeped in history.