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Origin and history

The dolmen dit La Petite Pierre Levée is a megalithic vestige located in the municipality of Saint-Laon, in the department of Vienna (Nouvelle-Aquitaine). Dated by Neolithic, this funerary monument illustrates the construction techniques and beliefs of local prehistoric societies. Its classification as Historic Monuments by decree of 25 April 1957 underlines its heritage and archaeological importance.

The location of the dolmen, although documented (address: 86200 Saint-Laon, code Insee 86227), remains approximate according to available sources, with a map accuracy estimated at 5/10. This type of structure, characteristic of Neolithic, generally served as a collective burial and marked the landscape, reflecting the social and spiritual organization of the communities of the time. Dolmens were often associated with funeral rites and a symbol related to the memory of ancestors.

No additional information is provided by the sources consulted (Monumentum, Merimée base) concerning archaeological excavations, objects discovered on site, or specific uses of this dolmen. Its current state and conditions of access (visit, protection) are not detailed, although its status as a Historical Monument implies legal protection against degradation.

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