New explanation for the antique stone rows of Carnac, France

One of the largest sites of Neolithic structures are the stone rows at Carnac in France. Located near the Mediterranean Sea, these tall granite blocks are arranged about today´s 2 - 10 meters apart, forming several rows that extend for about 2 to 4 kilometers. While it is well known that these stone rows were constructed by humans some 6,000 years ago, their purpose remains completely unknown. This unique collection of megaliths, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, has led to numerous interpretations. Proposed explanations range from a calendrical function and initiation challenges for young individuals to religious or social activities and burial sites. However, many of these theories remain speculative, untestable, or unconvincing. Given the limitations of existing hypotheses, this paper presents a new, more plausible theory: that the Carnac stone rows functioned as a large-scale wild animal trap designed to capture animals alive.