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Origin and history

The Dolmen du Puech is a megalithic monument located in the municipality of Montjaux, Aveyron in the Occitan region. This archaeological site dates back to the Neolithic period, an era marked by the emergence of agriculture, sedentarization and the construction of collective funeral monuments. This dolmen is part of a set of six dolmens listed in the Concoules area, although only the Puech dolmen was explicitly listed as historical monuments in 1889.

The dolmens, characteristic of this period, were generally used as collective burials and bear witness to the funeral practices and beliefs of neolithic societies. Their construction reflects a complex social organization capable of mobilizing significant resources and labour. In the regional context, these monuments are part of a landscape rich in prehistoric remains, illustrating the ancient human occupation of this territory.

The dolmen of Puech was recognized for its heritage importance since the 19th century, as evidenced by its ranking in 1889. This early ranking underscores the historical and archaeological value of the site, although the information available on its specific use or detailed history remains limited. The GPS coordinates provided indicate a precise location, but the sources do not specify whether the site is accessible to the public or whether it is privately or communally owned.

Available data come mainly from sources such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, which mention its status as a historical monument and its membership in the municipality of Montjaux. However, little information is provided on any archaeological excavations or on-site artifacts. Dolmen thus remains a silent but valuable testimony of the Neolithic communities that occupied this region.

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