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Origin and history

The Dolmen du Mas de Pezet, located on the town of Saint-Chels in the Lot, is an emblematic vestige of Neolithic. This megalithic monument, typical of the funeral buildings of this time, was identified as a major archaeological site in the region. Its listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments by decree of 6 December 1988 underlines its heritage importance and the need for its preservation.

The location of the dolmen, although documented (address: 5046 Mas des Pezet, 46160 Saint-Chels), remains approximate according to available sources, with a cartographic accuracy assessed as "passable" (note 5/10). This type of structure, characteristic of Neolithic, generally served as a collective burial and reflects the beliefs and social organization of the sedentary agricultural communities of the time. Dolmens were often located in strategic areas, near communication routes or water points.

The site is referenced in the Mérimée database under the Insee code 46254, attached to the former Midi-Pyrénées region, now integrated into Occitanie. No additional information is available regarding its accessibility to the public, its possible archaeological excavations or objects discovered on site. The data are limited to its legal protection and geographical location, without details of its specific history or precise use by local neolithic populations.

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