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The Menhir de Sainte-Carissime, also known as Peyre Levade, is a megalithic monument located in the commune of Vieux, in the department of Tarn, in the Occitan region. The Neolithic is made up of a limestone slab 2.70 metres high, 3.45 metres wide and 0.45 metres thick. Its western face is marked by three deep cupules arranged in triangles, characteristic of the symbolic or ritual practices of this time.

Ranked as historical monuments since 22 March 1977, this menhir is associated with a local legend attributing its transport to Sainte Carissime. This oral tradition reflects the cultural and spiritual importance attached to these stones erected in Neolithic societies. The site is listed under INSEE 81316 and is part of the protected heritage of the region.

Menhirs, such as Peyre Levade's, were often territorial markers, places of worship or landmarks for prehistoric communities. Their presence reflects a complex social organization and religious or symbolic practices rooted in the landscape. In Occitanie, these megalithic monuments are numerous and illustrate the richness of the region's prehistoric heritage.

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