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The Draguignan Menhir is a megalithic monument dating from the Neolithic period, marked by the emergence of agriculture and livestock in Europe. This type of structure, built vertically, probably served as a territorial marker, funeral or ritual for local communities. Although the specific details of this menhir are rare, its classification as historical monuments underlines its heritage importance in the department of Var.

In the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, menhirs and Draguignan are part of a wider set of megalithic sites, often associated with complex cultural and religious practices. These monuments, scattered in the landscape, reflect an advanced social organization and a notable technical mastery for the time. Their preservation now allows us to study the lifestyles and beliefs of neolithic populations, although the written sources of this period remain non-existent.

According to available data, this menhir is located at 19 rue Frédéric-Mireur in Draguignan, in the Var (region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur). It is mentioned as being protected and integrated into the communal heritage, although details of its discovery or specific physical characteristics are not explicitly documented in the sources consulted. Its classification in 1969, like that of other menhirs of the Var, attests to its archaeological and historical value.

Menhirs from the region, such as those from Veyssières to Saint-Raphaël, share similarities with Draguignan's, notably through their dating and their presumed function. Some, such as Veyssières Menhir No. 3, display serpentiform and human engravings, providing clues on the art and symbols of Neolithic or Iron Age. These elements, although not directly associated with Draguignan's menhir, illustrate the broader cultural context in which it fits.

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