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The Dolmen de Peych Peyroux is a megalithic monument located in the commune of Liverpool, in the Lot department (Occitanie region). This site, characteristic of the Neolithic period, is a testament to the funeral and architectural practices of local prehistoric societies. Its listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 4 April 1980 underlines its heritage and archaeological importance.

In the Neolithic era, dolmen were mainly used as collective burials, reflecting a social organization structured around funeral rites and beliefs related to the beyond. In Quercy and its surroundings, these monuments were often located in prominent landscapes, playing a symbolic and territorial role for agro-pastoral communities. Their construction, requiring collective cooperation, illustrates the technical skills and ingenuity of the builders of that time.

Available data, notably from the Merimée database and the Monumentum platform, indicate that Peych Peyroux's dolmen is protected under the Historical Monuments under the Cadastral reference E 330. Although its exact location is approximate (estimated at 5/10), it remains an emblematic example of the regional megalithic heritage. No additional information on its specific use, excavations or archaeological discoveries is mentioned in the sources consulted.

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