Construction of dolmen Néolithique (≈ 4100 av. J.-C.)
Estimated period of construction.
1989
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 1989 (≈ 1989)
Official list protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Dolmen dit La Maison du Loup : classification par liste de 1989
Origin and history
The Dolmen called La Maison du Loup is a megalithic monument located in the municipality of Espartignac, in the department of Corrèze (New Aquitaine region). Dated from Neolithic, it illustrates the collective funeral structures typical of this period, intended to house burials. Its classification as Historic Monuments in 1989 underscores its heritage and archaeological importance.
Neolithic, marked by the sedentarization and development of agriculture, sees the emergence of these stone structures. Dolmens often served as places of worship or burial for local communities, reflecting their beliefs and social organization. Their geographical distribution, as in Limousin, offers clues on the networks of exchanges and territories occupied by these prehistoric populations.
The location of the dolmen in Espartignac, although documented (GPS coordinates and approximate address), remains unclear according to available sources, with a 5/10 note for the reliability of its position. No additional information on its current status, accessibility or specific archaeological excavations is mentioned in the data consulted.
