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Origin and history

The Dolmen de Tiérgues is an emblematic megalithic building located in the commune of Saint-Affrique, in the department of Aveyron, in the Occitan region. The Neolithic monument bears witness to the funeral and architectural practices of prehistoric societies in the region. Its classification as historical monuments in 1889 underscores its heritage and archaeological importance.

The precise location of the dolmen is indicated in the Merimée database under address 12400 Saint-Affrique, with an Insee code corresponding to the municipality (12208). Although sources indicate variable accuracy of GPS coordinates, its location remains associated with the territory of Saint-Affrique. This type of monument, typical of megalithism, generally served as a collective burial and reflected the social and spiritual organization of neolithic communities.

The building has been protected since 1889, when it was listed among the first French historical monuments. This early recognition illustrates the interest of the 19th century in preserving prehistoric remains. Today, the dolmen of Tiérgues remains a point of interest for researchers and archaeology enthusiasts, although the practical information about his visit is not detailed in the available sources.

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