A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – On Corsica – ‘the island of statue-menhirs’ – human habitation began at least 7000 BC. The island is home to remarkable granite figures—some 13 feet tall and weighing up to two and a half tons. It’s truly an awe-inspiring sight.
With around 80 menhirs, Corsica stands out from other Mediterranean countries with megalithic sites. Most of these menhirs primarily represent dead heroes, warriors, and chieftains.
Spread over a beautiful area of Filitosa and Stantari, they are among the oldest monumental statues in Europe and have been known to natives for as long as anyone can remember.
The echoes of a grand megalithic era persist predominantly through the Corsican death rituals, which hold significant sway in the customs of this age-old society, especially within rural communities. This enduring tradition has withstood even the Catholic Church’s efforts to infuse Christianity into the island.
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