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Origin and history

The dolmen de Maiilleton is a megalithic monument listed among the Historical Monuments, located in the commune of Le Malesherbois, in the Loiret department. This site, dated Neolithic, reflects the funeral and architectural practices of prehistoric societies in the region. Its official classification by decree of 11 September 1979 underlines its heritage and archaeological importance.

The dolmens, typical of this period, were generally used as collective burials. Their construction reflects a complex social organization capable of mobilizing significant resources and labour. In the context of Neolithic in the Centre-Val de Loire, these monuments are part of a landscape marked by the nascent agriculture and the gradual sedentarization of the populations. Their presence also illustrates the cultural and technical exchanges between the communities of the time.

The location of the dolmen de Mailleton, near the route départementale 25, is documented in the Mérimée base under the code Insee 45191, attached to the commune of Malesherbes. Although the practical information on visits is not detailed in the available sources, its status as Historic Monument guarantees legal protection and recognition of its heritage value.

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