Outrage Over Destruction of Stone Monuments for DIY Store.
A French hardware superstore has destroyed 39 ancient standing stones, dating back at least 7,000 years, to make way for its construction. The stones were located on the edges of the prehistoric attraction Carnac, often described as "French Stonehenge," which is famous for its sprawling fields of stone megaliths. The purpose of the megaliths is still unknown, but they are believed to have had some religious or farming significance. The megaliths were submitted to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, but the application has not yet been accepted. The destruction has caused controversy and anger on social media.