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Origin and history

The Dolmen de Verrières is a megalithic monument located on the territory of the municipality of Verrières. This type of structure, characteristic of prehistory, generally served as a collective burial or place of worship for neolithic populations. Although its precise dating is not mentioned in the available sources, its existence is part of an ancient architectural tradition, unique to the agro-pastoral societies of the time.

Dolmens, like Verrières, were often erected by sedentary communities that adopted agriculture and livestock. These monuments played a central role in funeral and spiritual practices, reflecting a structured social organization. In New Aquitaine, a region rich in prehistoric remains, these buildings illustrate the importance of the territory to ancient populations, although the details specific to this dolmen remain little documented.