Registration Historic Monument 15 février 1982 (≈ 1982)
Order to register the site.
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Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Protohistoric camp with earth parapet enclosure (Box B 5, 6, 23): inscription by order of 15 February 1982
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character cited
Sources insufficient to identify actors.
Origin and history
The Protohistoric Camp of Suhescun, also located in the nearby municipality of Lantabat, is an archaeological vestige dated from the Protohistory. This monument, classified among the Historical Monuments, is characterized by an enclosure with earth parapets. Its official registration by order of 15 February 1982 shows its heritage importance, although its precise location remains approximate (level 5 on a scale of 10 according to available data).
The site is shared between communal and private property, which can influence its accessibility. The Pyrénées-Atlantiques, where Suhescun is located, were in Protohistory a region marked by human occupations organized around defensive sites like this camp. These structures often served as shelters or strategic checkpoints for local communities, reflecting a society in transition to more complex forms of organization.
Available sources, including Monumentum and internal data from the Merimée database, indicate that the camp is referenced under Insee code 64528 for Suhescun, although part of its location is geolocated in the municipality of Lantabat. No additional information is provided regarding its specific use, potential occupants, or historical events that would have occurred there.
