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The prehistoric deposits of Verrières-le-Buisson are archaeological sites located in the municipality of the same name, in Essonne (Île-de-France). These deposits, dated from paleolithic and neolithic periods, cover a total area of 2180 m2 (850 m2 and 1330 m2). They are distributed on both sides of Carrier Road, in a forested area identified as logging. Their historical importance led to their classification as Historic Monument by decree of 22 March 1966, thus protecting these remains of ancient human occupations.

The location of the deposits, although documented in the Merimée base with an approximate address (7 Alley Under the Woods), remains imprecise according to modern geolocation criteria. The accuracy attributed to their positioning is considered "passable" (note of 5/10), reflecting the challenges associated with the exact identification of archaeological sites in today's urbanized or wooded areas. These deposits illustrate traces of prehistoric human activities, such as the size of flint or temporary habitats, typical of hunter-gatherer societies and the first sedentary communities of Neolithic.

Administratively, the site is attached to the commune of Verrières-le-Buisson (code Insee 91645), in the department of Essonne and the Île-de-France region. No information is available on the accessibility of the site to the public, its visit, or related services such as guest rooms. The data are mainly from the Monumentum database and internal archives, without reference to recent excavations or major discoveries associated with these deposits. Their value lies above all in their status as a material witness to the first human occupations in the Paris basin.

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