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Origin and history

The Tower of Walls is a building located in the commune of Pouzilhac, in the department of Gard, in the Occitanie region. This monument, whose exact period of construction is not specified in the available sources, has been included in the inventory of Historical Monuments since 18 March 1947. Its registration attests to its heritage importance, although details of its history and initial function remain limited in the documents consulted.

The ramparts and associated towers, such as Puzilhac, often played a defensive or symbolic role in medieval or modern villages. In Languedoc, these structures could be used to protect residents from local conflicts or to mark the seigneurial authority. The region, with a rich history of cultural and commercial exchanges, has seen the development of many such buildings, reflecting the security and social organization needs of the communities.

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