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Origin and history

The Gallo-Roman Cippe d'Issoudun-Létriex is a listed historical monument located in the commune of Issoudun-Létrieix, in the department of Creuse (New Aquitaine region). This type of monument, typical of the Gallo-Roman era, was generally used as a funeral or memorial stele, reflecting the cultural and religious practices of the period.

The location of the cippe is specified at the following address: 3 Place du Cippe Gallo-Romain, 23130 Issoudun-Letrieix. The monument was classified by ministerial decree on January 5, 1971, reflecting its heritage importance. It now belongs to the municipality and remains accessible, although the modalities of the visit are not detailed in the available sources.

The Limousin region, now integrated into New Aquitaine, was in the Gallo-Roman era a transitional zone between Celtic and Roman cultures. The cippes, often erected on the edge of roads or in necropolises, marked the Roman presence and served as a landmark for local populations. Their study provides a better understanding of the cultural exchanges and funeral practices of that time.

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