A recent survey near the Carnac alignments in France has identified a cluster of subterranean ritual pits lined with reflective white quartz. Analysis of the site's orientation suggests these structures were designed to 'catch' and amplify the light of the full moon during the vernal equinox, serving as the focal point for ancient nocturnal celebrations.
Excavations within the pits yielded charred remains of rare coastal plants and fragments of decorated ceramic vessels used for libations. Experts hypothesize that these 'Moon-Catcher' festivals were essential for tracking lunar cycles and were accompanied by elaborate light-based rituals that shaped the spiritual landscape of Neolithic Brittany.