Landscapes of Neolithic Brittany – By Chris Scarre

Brittany's megalithic landscape, home to some of Europe's oldest and largest monuments such as the Grand Menhir Brisé and Carnac's stone rows, was shaped more by economic underdevelopment than prehistoric prosperity. Chris Scarre's 'Landscapes of Neolithic Brittany' reveals that the region's abundant megaliths reflect factors like rising sea levels, agriculture, and early Christian destruction rather than ancient economic success. Using contemporary Anglo-Saxon theory, Scarre integrates GIS, paleoecology, geology, phenomenology, and symbolism to explore how these monuments transformed landscapes through materiality—color, form, iconography, visibility, sourcing, and recycling. The study also highlights Brittany's dual role as both innovator and recipient of Neolithic cultural practices, with evidence suggesting interactions with Iberia.

LILLIOS, K. T. (2012). Landscapes of Neolithic Brittany – By Chris Scarre. Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute, 18(2), 467–468. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9655.2012.01754_2.x