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Origin and history

The Dolmen de Saint-Antonin is an iconic megalithic building located in the commune of Salles-la-Source in the Aveyron department, Occitanie region. A Neolithic building, this dry stone construction probably served as a collective burial, reflecting funeral practices and beliefs of local prehistoric societies. Its architecture, composed of large vertical slabs supporting a horizontal table, illustrates the construction techniques of the time.

The dolmen was classified as historical monuments by order of 20 July 1989, thus recognizing its heritage and archaeological value. This ranking protects the site and preserves its integrity for future generations. Although the available sources do not specify the details of its discovery or exact use, its state of conservation and location make it a rare testimony of the human presence in the region during prehistory.

Geographic data indicate that the dolmen is located near the following address: 5717 Jogues, 12330 Salles-la-Source. This location, although considered to be of poor accuracy (level 5 on a scale of 10), allows visitors and researchers to situate the monument in its natural environment. The site is referenced in the Mérimée base, an essential tool for the inventory of French architectural heritage.

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