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Origin and history

The Dolmen du Coustalou, located in the municipality of Grèzes in the Lot department, is a megalithic monument classified among the Historical Monuments. Its official classification by decree of 21 April 1965 attests to its heritage and archaeological importance. This type of structure, characteristic of Neolithic, was generally used as a collective burial, although the exact period of its construction was not specified in the available sources.

Dolmens, widespread in southern France, were places of memory for prehistoric communities. They often marked the landscape and played a central role in funeral practices and beliefs of local populations. In the Quercy region of Grèzes, these monuments are part of a wider network of megalithic sites, reflecting an ancient human occupation and organized around symbolic and practical landmarks.

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