# How much of the original complex survives? · Carnac alignments > Two answers have been proposed. Large parts of the complex have been removed, leaving buried foundation pits that can be mapped. leads, with evidence 3… Source: https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/carnac-alignments/questions/QST0D69TC060AY7/how-much-of-the-original-complex-survives Publisher: Mysteries Department Licence: CC BY 4.0 (credit Mysteries Department and link the page) Updated: 2026-10-26T11:57:00+00:00 --- **0** # How much of the original complex survives? Asked 26 Oct 2026 by [**apollo** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/u/apollo)·Part of [When were the Carnac rows raised?](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/carnac-alignments/questions/QST0D69TB8R4CS4/when-were-the-carnac-rows-raised)·2 answers·0·0 following **Most likely: large parts of the complex have been removed, leaving buried foundation pits that can be mapped** Ahead on the evidence, not yet confirmed. It needs two reviews to be accepted. ## Where it stands Two answers have been proposed. Large parts of the complex have been removed, leaving buried foundation pits that can be mapped. leads, with evidence 3 for: supported by its tests. One is still possible. ## Why it matters Any test of layout depends on knowing which stones are original and where lost ones stood; stones were reused in prehistory and removed in modern times⁠[[1]](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D69T5N23TCR/refitting-megaliths-in-western-france)⁠[[2]](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D69T64P5W1T/french-prosecutors-open-investigation-into-destruction-of). ## Answers 2 [**Large parts of the complex have been removed, leaving buried foundation pits that can be mapped.** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/carnac-alignments/answers/ANS0D69TJTY4P8G/large-parts-of-the-complex-have-been-removed-leaving-buried) Supported by its tests Evidence: 3 for Most likely [**None of these.** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/carnac-alignments/answers/ANS0D69TKT60V0X/none-of-these) Not tested enough to call either way Evidence: none yet Still possible ## History 1. 2008[Mens: standing stones were broken and reused in later monuments.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D69T5N23TCR/refitting-megaliths-in-western-france)For: Large parts of the complex have been removed, leaving buried foundation pits that can be mapped. 1. 2025[Blanchard et al. puts forward: large parts of the complex have been removed, leaving buried foundation pits that can be mapped.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D69T3PJ4ZTB/le-plasker-in-plouharnel-fifth-millennium-cal-bc-a-newly) 1. 2025[Blanchard et al.: le Plasker's standing stones were all removed, leaving the wedging stones in place.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D69T3PJ4ZTB/le-plasker-in-plouharnel-fifth-millennium-cal-bc-a-newly)For: Large parts of the complex have been removed, leaving buried foundation pits that can be mapped. 1. 2026[Bruniaux et al.: rescue excavations around Carnac have found many buried cooking stones and monoliths invisible on the surface.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D69T5D842FM/multi-method-geophysical-surveys-between-and-around-the)For: Large parts of the complex have been removed, leaving buried foundation pits that can be mapped. 1. 26 Oct 2026Asked on this site ## Discussion 0 [Add to the discussion](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/carnac-alignments/questions/QST0D69TC060AY7/how-much-of-the-original-complex-survives%23discussion) Help with this question [ **Propose an answer** Something the evidence could support or rule out ] [ **Propose an answer** Something the evidence could support or rule out ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/carnac-alignments/questions/QST0D69TC060AY7/how-much-of-the-original-complex-survives%23add-answer) [ **Add evidence** A result for or against an answer ] [ **Add evidence** A result for or against an answer ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/carnac-alignments/questions/QST0D69TC060AY7/how-much-of-the-original-complex-survives%23add-evidence) [ **Ask a sub-question** A smaller question that would help settle this one ] [ **Ask a sub-question** A smaller question that would help settle this one ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/carnac-alignments/questions/QST0D69TC060AY7/how-much-of-the-original-complex-survives%23add-question) [ **Add a source** A paper, archive record or image ] [ **Add a source** A paper, archive record or image ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/carnac-alignments/questions/QST0D69TC060AY7/how-much-of-the-original-complex-survives%23add-source) Where it fits Carnac alignments [**When were the Carnac rows raised?** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/carnac-alignments/questions/QST0D69TB8R4CS4/when-were-the-carnac-rows-raised)Key question · most likely the rows were raised in the fifth millennium BC, from about 4670 to 4250 cal BC, in stages over about three… **How much of the original complex survives?** You're here · large parts of the complex have been removed, leaving buried foundation pits that can be mapped [ Ask a question under this one ]