Saint-Michel tumulus

Saint-Michel tumulus
Location in Brittany, France
General information
LocationCarnac, Brittany, France
Coordinates47°35′16″N 3°04′25″W / 47.5879°N 3.0735°W / 47.5879; -3.0735
Year(s) builtc. 4500 BC
Height10 meters
Dimensions
Diameter125 meters
Technical details
MaterialStone

The Saint-Michel tumulus (Breton: tumulus Sant-Mikael) is a megalithic grave mound, located east of Carnac in Brittany, France. It is the largest grave mound in continental Europe.

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