Period of use of dolmen 2305 - 1720 av. J.-C. (≈ 2013 av. J.-C.)
Carbon dating 14 of archaeological remains.
1983
Discovery of the dolmen
Discovery of the dolmen 1983 (≈ 1983)
Initial identification of the archaeological site.
1984
Rescue search
Rescue search 1984 (≈ 1984)
First archaeological intervention on the site.
1988 - 1989
Programmed search
Programmed search 1988 - 1989 (≈ 1989)
Campaigns led by Jean Lautier.
9 février 1993
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 9 février 1993 (≈ 1993)
Official protection of dolmen by decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Plot I 207: inscription by order of 9 February 1993
Key figures
Jean Lautier - Archaeologist
Directed the excavations of 1988-1989.
Origin and history
The Dolmen des Teulières is a megalithic monument located in Cahuzac-sur-Vère, Tarn department, Occitanie region. This funeral site, dated Neolithic, was discovered in 1983 during work. He was the subject of archaeological excavations, first in emergency in 1984 and then in a programme between 1988 and 1989 under the direction of archaeologist Jean Lautier. This research revealed human remains and objects attesting to an occupation in Chalcolithic between 2305 and 1720 B.C.
The dolmen structure is about 3.50 metres long by 2.50 metres wide. The funeral chamber, bounded by three orthostats and a bedside slab, housed scattered bones, including nine skulls protected in limestone alveoli. The found archaeological material includes flint arrows, daggers and reinforcements, shell and copper beads, and pottery coats. These elements reveal varied funeral practices, combining burial and incineration over a short period of time.
The Dolmen des Teulières was listed as historical monuments by order of 9 February 1993, thus recognizing its heritage importance. The excavations provided a better understanding of the funeral rituals and lifestyles of the Neolithic and Chalcolithic communities in the region. The objects discovered, especially the ornaments and the weapons, bear witness to the cultural exchanges and artisanal know-how of that time.
Today, the site is referenced in heritage databases, such as Mérimée, and contributes to enriching the knowledge of megalithism in Occitanie. Although the cover table has disappeared, the preserved structure offers a valuable overview of prehistoric funeral architectures. Dolmen remains a tangible testimony of the religious and social practices of the ancient populations of this region.
