Construction of dolmen Néolithique (≈ 4100 av. J.-C.)
Estimated period of its construction.
29 octobre 1945
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 29 octobre 1945 (≈ 1945)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Dolmen de Doux: by order of 29 October 1945
Origin and history
The Dolmen de Doux, located in Pussigny in the Centre-Val de Loire region, is a megalithic monument dating from the Neolithic period. This type of construction, characteristic of this period, was generally used as a collective burial or place of worship for local prehistoric communities. Its classification as Historic Monument by decree of 29 October 1945 bears witness to its heritage and archaeological importance.
In the Neolithic region, the population of the region lived mainly in agriculture, livestock and gathering. Dolmens, like Dolmens, were central elements in funeral and spiritual practices, reflecting a structured social organization and a strong relationship with the territory. These monuments often marked the landscape and served as landmarks for communities.
According to available data, the Dolmen de Doux is located approximately at GPS coordinates indicating an address close to Antogny-le-Tillac, although its official address is recorded in Pussigny (Insee code 37190). The accuracy of its location is considered fair, which may complicate its exact identification on the ground.
The monument is protected under the Historic Monuments, a recognition that aims to preserve its integrity from the risks of degradation or disappearance. No information is provided on its accessibility to the public, its visit, or any associated services such as guest rooms or rentals.
Available sources, including Monumentum, confirm its classification and construction period, but do not provide additional details on its specific history, searchers, or archaeological objects that were discovered there. The base Mérimée the reference under the department of Indre-et-Loire, in the district of Tours.
In the absence of precise information on its exact use or the rites practiced there, the Dolmen de Doux remains a silent but valuable testimony of the Neolithic cultures of the Centre-Val de Loire region, inviting more in-depth archaeological research to reveal its secrets.
