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Dolmen des Trois-Moutiers aux Trois-Moutiers aux Trois-Moutiers dans la Vienne

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine Celtique
Dolmens
Vienne

Dolmen des Trois-Moutiers aux Trois-Moutiers

    6 Rue du Moulin Bigeard
    86120 Les Trois-Moutiers

Origin and history

The Dolmen des Trois-Moutiers is a megalithic monument located in the commune of Trois-Moutiers in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. This type of structure, characteristic of Neolithic, generally served as a collective burial or a place of worship for local populations. No specific information is available on its date or specific historical context.

Dolmens, widespread throughout Europe, bear witness to the funeral practices and beliefs of prehistoric societies. In the region, these monuments were often integrated into sacred landscapes, reflecting a complex social and spiritual organization. Their construction required collective cooperation, stressing their importance in the communities of the time.