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Origin and history

Pierre Levée's dolmen in Cambes is a megalithic monument dating from the recent Neolithic period. It is distinguished by the size of its architectural elements and their good conservation status. The visible remains include the bedside slab and the left orthostate of the funeral chamber. This dolmen is integrated into a cairn of exceptional dimensions, measuring 2.50 meters in height for a diameter of 24 meters, making it a rare example of this type of structure.

The archaeological site, located at the site known as Champ de Larche, was listed as a Historical Monument by order of 29 February 2012. This protection specifically covers the cairn and remains of the funeral chamber, highlighting the heritage importance of the monument. Although information on its precise location is considered poor (level 5 out of 10), its administrative address is listed in the commune of Cambes, in the Lot department, in Occitanie region.

Dolmens, like Pierre Levée's, were generally used as collective burials during the Neolithic period. Their construction reflects the funeral practices and beliefs of the sedentary farming communities of the time. These megalithic monuments also demonstrate the technical skills of their builders, able to erect and assemble large stones without mortar or metal tools.

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