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The dolmen de Champvermeil is a megalithic monument located in the commune of Bidon, in the department of Ardèche, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This dolmen, probably built in the Neolithic period, is an architectural testimony to the funeral and cultural practices of this distant era. Although its exact dating remains uncertain, its classification as historic monuments in 1910 underscores its heritage and archaeological importance.

The dolmen was studied and designed by Jules Ollier de Marichard, as illustrated by a historical illustration. This type of monument, typical of megalithism, generally served as a collective burial and played a central role in the rituals and community life of neolithic societies. In the ardèche region, these structures reflect an ancient human occupation and a complex social organization, marked by nascent agriculture and livestock.

Available data, especially from sources such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm that the dolmen of Champvermeil has been protected for more than a century. Its precise location, although documented in the Merimée base with an approximate location, remains a site of interest to researchers and history enthusiasts. The municipality of Bidon, where it is located, is thus linked to a remarkable prehistoric heritage, shared with other megalithic monuments of the region.

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