A tragedy for European Heritage

[rocala]

This news is several months old so many here may be aware. I have just found out about it and to say that I am disgusted is an understatement.
Shame on France.

French Archaeologists Decry the Loss of 7,000-Year-Old Standing Stones on a Site That Was 'Destroyed' to Make Way for a DIY Store | Artnet News

Dozens of standing stones in Carnac, southwest France, have been removed to make way for a retail store, anger local archaeologists.

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[Estro Felino]

I have been to Brittany.
Beautiful region, filled with castles but also prehistoric sites.
That's absolutely shocking. People have no idea of how important and unique a prehistoric site is.

 

[Guitar's Cry]

Gross.

While stores provide a modern convenience and are necessary for a life in the modern world, it's crucial that we preserve history so we can step away from modernity and experience something deeper than our mundane routine.

 

[JustGeorge]

This is shocking and depressing...