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Origin and history

The dolmen de Champin, located in the commune of Nolay en Côte-d'Or, is an emblematic vestige of Neolithic. This megalithic monument, typical of the funeral buildings of this period, illustrates the know-how of prehistoric societies in architecture and the management of sacred spaces. Its ranking by ministerial decree in 1911 underscores its heritage importance and its official recognition as a Historic Monument.

The location of the dolmen, although documented (administrative address: 21340 Nolay), remains approximate according to available sources, with a cartographic accuracy considered fair (note 5/10). This type of structure, common in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, generally served as a collective burial and reflected a complex social organization, marked by elaborate funeral rituals.

Available data (Monumentum, Merimée database) confirm its protected status, but do not provide detailed information on its current state, its accessibility to the public, or any associated archaeological excavations. Dolmen is part of a larger historical landscape, where megaliths played a central role in the memory and spirituality of neolithic communities.

No historical figures or specific events related to this dolmen are mentioned in the sources consulted. His interest lies above all in his representativeness of the architectural and cultural practices of the period, as well as in his durability until the contemporary era, despite the documentary gaps on his precise use or possible modifications over the millennia.

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