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L'oppidum de Jastres-Sud is an archaeological site located in the commune of Lavilledieu, in the department of Ardèche, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This monument, classified as oppidum, bears witness to an ancient occupation, although its exact period is not specified in the available sources. It is part of a wider set of fortified sites on the Jastre plateau, reflecting a defensive organization typical of the Celtic or Gaulish peoples of the region.

The oppidum was listed as historic monuments by order of 31 July 1986, which underlines its heritage importance. Bibliographical references, such as Joëlle Dupraz, Christel Fraisse or C. Lefebvre, indicate that he has been the subject of extensive archaeological studies. This research puts him in a broader context of human occupation and fortification in Ardèche, particularly in connection with other sites such as the North Jastres oppidum or the Alba-la-Romane site.

The location of the oppidum is specified in the Merimée base, with an administrative address in Lavilledieu and approximate GPS coordinates pointing to Aubenas. The accuracy of this location is considered poor (note 5/10), which may indicate uncertainties about the exact location or boundaries of the site. Despite this, oppidum remains a key element of the local archaeological heritage, illustrating the techniques of construction and spatial organization of the ancient societies of the region.

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