Classification as Historical Monuments 24 février 2022 (≈ 2022)
Official protection of remains and soil.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The adorned "Groat of the Hache" (Vallée aux Noirs n°1) as well as the rock, known as "rock in the Barbu" with its adorned wall (Vallée aux Noirs n°6), in whole, with the ground of the right-of-way of the polygon determined by four peaks numbered from 1 to 4 in the counterclockwise direction, of respective coordinates, expressed in the RFG 93/Lambert 93 system, n°1 : X=658.323, Y=6799.530; No.2: X=658.368, Y=6799.465; No.3: X=658.440, Y=6799.515; n°4 : X=658.393, Y=6799.568, as figuratively surrounded by a red border on the plane annexed to the decree, all located on Parcel No. 292, shown in cadastre section 000 B : classification by order of 24 February 2022
Origin and history
The archaeological remains of Buthiers, located in the commune of the same name in Île-de-France, consist mainly of two remarkable elements: the adorned shelter called "Grotte de la Hache" (Vallée aux Noirs n°1) and the "rock at the Barbu", an engraved wall (Vallée aux Noirs n°6). These sites, which have been fully protected since 2022, are located on a specific cadastral parcel, bounded by geodetic coordinates in RFG 93/Lambert 93. Their official ranking, by ministerial decree, underlines their heritage importance and their scarcity in the regional context.
The location of these remains, although documented, remains "passable" (note 5/10 depending on the source), which may reflect the difficulties associated with accessibility or topography of the site. Owned by the Île-de-France region, these archaeological elements are representative of the ancient human occupations in the valley, although details of their exact use or precise dating are not explicitly mentioned in the available sources. Their protection also incorporates the surrounding soil, suggesting the potential presence of other artifacts or traces not yet discovered.
In the wider context of Île-de-France, prehistoric sites such as those in Buthiers are relatively rare compared to other French regions. These remains shed light on the artistic and cultural practices of past populations, especially through rock engravings. Their preservation allows us to study the lifestyles, beliefs or techniques used by the communities that have frequented these places, often related to hunting, refuge or ritual activities. However, the lack of accurate data on the exact period or historical actors makes it difficult to reconstruct their history in detail.
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