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Origin and history

The Dolmen de la Mouïse is a megalithic monument located in the commune of Baccon, in the Centre-Val de Loire region. This type of structure, characteristic of prehistory, generally served as a collective burial or ritual place. Dolmens bear witness to funeral practices and beliefs of neolithic societies, although their precise dating and context of construction often remain difficult to establish with certainty.

In the Centre-Val de Loire region, as in other parts of France, the dolmens are part of a landscape marked by nascent agriculture and the sedentarisation of populations. These monuments, often built with large stone slabs, reflect a complex social organization and a certain mastery of construction techniques. Their presence in the territory of Baccon underlines the historical importance of this area from the most remote periods.