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Origin and history

The Dolmen des Hauts-de-Bretagne is a megalithic monument located in Huisseau-en-Beauce, in the Centre-Val de Loire region. This type of structure, characteristic of Neolithic, reflects the funeral and cultural practices of prehistoric societies. Although its precise dating is not mentioned in the available sources, it is part of an ancient architectural tradition, often associated with collective burials or places of worship.

In the Centre-Val de Loire region, as in other parts of France, dolmens were generally integrated into the landscape by local communities. These monuments served not only as memorials for the deceased, but also as symbolic landmarks in a land marked by agriculture and livestock. Their construction reflects a social organization capable of mobilizing significant resources and labour, stressing the importance of these sites in community life.