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All deposits at Moulins-sur-Tardoire, although mentioned as related to Paleolithic, remain poorly documented in available sources. The precise information on this specific site is lacking, but it is associated with an area rich in prehistoric remains, as evidenced by neighbouring sites.

In the nearby region, the Bois-du-Roc shelter (in Vilhonneur, Charente) illustrates the local archaeological importance. Discovered by André Ragout, this site revealed stratigraphic layers dating from Gravettien, Solutreen, Magdalenian and Bronze Age. The excavations revealed lithic tools (Noailles bulls, spikes), bone objects, and characteristic ceramics, confirming a prolonged human occupation.

The deposits of the Tardoire valley, including that of Moulins-sur-Tardoire, are part of a prehistoric context marked by hunting, stone-cutting and funeral or symbolic practices. These sites, often listed as historic monuments (such as the Bois-du-Roc shelter in 1991), provide insight into the lifestyles of Paleolithic populations in New Aquitaine.

The absence of specific details of the Moulins-sur-Tardoire deposits in the sources consulted does not allow to describe their organization or archaeological discoveries. However, their proximity to major sites such as the Placard Cave or the Hunter's Shelter suggests a similar potential in terms of remains.

Typical objects in the region, such as the Noailles burins (upper Paleolithic miniature tools) or flint tips, reflect advanced techniques of size and exchanges between human groups. These artifacts, combined with traces of homes and ornaments, reveal an organized society adapted to its environment.

The protection of deposits (such as the Bois-du-Roc shelter) underscores their heritage value. These sites, although sometimes looted or altered, remain essential sources for understanding the cultural and technological evolution of prehistoric societies in Charente and beyond.

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