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Dolmen d'Exoudun dans les Deux-Sèvres

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine Celtique
Dolmens

Dolmen d'Exoudun

    2 Place de la Mairie
    79800 Exoudun

Timeline

Époque contemporaine
2000
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Origin and history

The Dolmen d'Exoudun is a megalithic monument located on the territory of the commune of Exoudun in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. This type of structure, characteristic of prehistory, generally served as a collective burial or a place of worship. Dolmens are architectural remains among the oldest in France, often associated with neolithic societies, although the precise period of this monument is not documented in the available sources.

In the regional context of New Aquitaine, megalithic monuments such as the Dolmen d'Exoudun are part of a landscape marked by an ancient human occupation. These buildings reflect the funeral and spiritual practices of prehistoric communities, as well as their mastery of stone construction techniques. Although little specific information is available on this dolmen, its existence illustrates the importance of the local archaeological heritage and its role in understanding the lifestyles of past populations.