Registration for Historic Monuments 19 février 1979 (≈ 1979)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
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Heritage classified
Abri adorned under blocks of sandstone (cad. C 169): entry by order of 19 February 1979
Origin and history
The shelter adorned with Faÿ-lès-Nemours is a protohistoric monument located in the commune of Faÿ-lès-Nemours, in Seine-et-Marne (Ile-de-France region). This site is characterized by engravings or ornaments made under blocks of sandstone, reflecting an ancient human occupation. It was included in the inventory of Historical Monuments by order of 19 February 1979, which underlines its heritage and archaeological importance.
The location of the shelter at 17b Rue de Montivier is documented in the Merimée base, although geographical accuracy is considered poor (note of 5/10). This type of protohistoric site provides insight into the artistic and cultural practices of the people of the time, often linked to rituals or territorial marks. Rock shelters, such as Faÿ-les-Nemours, sometimes served as refuges or symbolic sites for prehistoric and protohistoric communities.
No additional information is available on archaeological excavations, major discoveries or specific uses of this shelter. Sources are limited to Monumentum administrative data and cadastral references (parcel C 169). The lack of details on its accessibility or current state does not allow an assessment of its tourist or educational potential.
