Cupstone called Veigy à Messery en Haute-Savoie

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The Veigy Cupstone is a rocky block marked with hemispherical cavities, called cupules, located in the commune of Messery, Haute-Savoie. This monument, dating back to an indefinite period in Prehistory, is located in the immediate vicinity of Lake Geneva, near the border with Switzerland. Its geographical location, in a cross-border area, makes it a material witness to the symbolic or ritual practices of ancient societies in this Alpine region.

Classified as historical monuments by ministerial decree on October 6, 1931, this stone illustrates the heritage interest accorded to prehistoric remains in France from the beginning of the 20th century. Although the available sources do not specify its exact dating or the circumstances of its discovery, its protected status underscores its archaeological importance. The cupules, dug in the rock, could be linked to cultural, astronomical or simply artisanal uses, reflecting traditions shared by the neolithic or protohistoric communities of the Western Alps.

The administrative location of the coupula stone is clearly established: it depends on the department of Haute-Savoie (code INSEE 74180), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, and is more precisely located along the Route des Repingons in Messery. Its approximate address, derived from GPS coordinates, and its map accuracy considered "passible" (level 5/10) indicate relative accessibility, although the practical details of the visit are not documented. This monument is part of a wider set of regional cupular blocks, such as those of Billeème, reflecting a local tradition of rock engravings.

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