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Origin and history

The Dolmen dit du Belvedere is a megalithic monument located in the commune of Saint-Privat, in the department of Hérault, in the Occitanie region. Dated from Neolithic, it illustrates the funeral buildings typical of this period, characterized by erect stones supporting a horizontal table. This type of structure generally served as a collective burial, reflecting the beliefs and social practices of local prehistoric communities.

The dolmen was classified as Historic Monuments by an order published in the Official Journal on April 18, 1914. This official protection underscores its heritage and archaeological importance. Although the precise details of its construction and use remain partially unknown, its state of conservation and its approximate location near Soumont make it a notable vestige of regional history.

Available data, notably from the Merimée database and Monumentum, indicate an inaccurate location (noted 5/10 in terms of reliability), with an administrative address associated with Saint-Privat. No additional information is provided on its accessibility, current use or possible historical characters related to its construction or rediscovery.

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