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  6. Dolmen des Agars

Dolmen des Agars à Saint-Chels dans le Lot

Lot

Dolmen des Agars

    1203 Fourés
    46160 Saint-Chels
Photo de Dolmen des Agars
Crédit photo : P. Danilo Royet - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Néolithique
Âge du Bronze
Âge du Fer
Antiquité
Haut Moyen Âge
Moyen Âge central
Bas Moyen Âge
Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
4100 av. J.-C.
4000 av. J.-C.
…
0
1900
2000
Néolithique
Construction of dolmen
12 juillet 1989
Historical Monument
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Dolmen des Agars (Case D 219): Order of 12 July 1989

Key figures

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Origin and history

The Dolmen des Agars is a megalithic monument located in the commune of Saint-Chels, in the Lot department (Occitanie). Daed of Neolithic, it illustrates the collective funeral structures typical of this period, intended to house the deceased of a community. Its architecture, composed of large stone slabs, reflects the construction techniques and spiritual beliefs of local prehistoric societies.

Ranked Historic Monument by order of 12 July 1989, the Dolmen des Agars is protected for its archaeological and heritage value. Although the practical information on its location is considered poor (accuracy noted 5/10), its official address is listed in the Merimée database under Insee 46254. This type of monument, widespread in Europe, often served as a burial place and ritual gathering, playing a central role in the social and religious life of neolithic populations.

External links

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