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Outcry in Brittany as megalithic standing stones cleared for construction of DIY store

The 7,000-year-old Megalithic standing stones in Carnac, Brittany. Associated Press - FRANCK PREVEL

Around 40 standing stones thought to have been erected by prehistoric humans 7,000 years ago have been destroyed near the famed Carnac archaeological site in Brittany to make way for a DIY store.

The stones in Carnac were reportedly between 50-100 centimetres high and stood close to the main highly protected area aorund one of Europe's largest and most mysterious pre-historic tourist attractions.

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