Origin and history

The Menhir de Draguignan is a megalithic monument located in the commune of Draguignan, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. This type of structure, characteristic of Neolithic, bears witness to ancient cultural and ritual practices, although its precise dating is not mentioned in the available sources. Menhirs, in general, were erected by prehistoric societies for still debated reasons: territorial markers, places of worship or funeral symbols.

In south-eastern France, these monuments are part of a landscape rich in megalithic remains, reflecting ancient human occupation and cultural exchanges between communities.