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Origin and history

The Dolmenic ensemble known as Toucou, located in the commune of Octon in the department of Hérault, is an emblematic monument of the Neolithic period. This archaeological site, classified as Historical Monument by decree of 12 December 1956, consists of megalithic structures typical of this period, used mainly for funeral or ritual purposes. The precise location of the site is estimated with an accuracy considered "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), based on the data available in the Merimée database.



Neolithic, the period during which this dolmen was erected, corresponds to a major phase of transition for human societies, marked by sedentarization, the development of agriculture and the emergence of collective funeral practices. Dolmens, such as that of Touco, often served as collective burials and reflected the social and spiritual organization of the communities of the time. These monuments, scattered throughout southern France, illustrate the importance of rites linked to the death and memory of ancestors in neolithic cultures.



The classification of the Dolmenic ensemble of Touco in 1956 underlines its heritage and archaeological value. This status of Historic Monument aims to preserve these remains of degradation and to enable their scientific study. Available data from sources such as Monumentum indicate that the site is referenced under Insee 34186, in the historical region of Languedoc-Roussillon (now integrated with Occitanie). No additional information is provided regarding its accessibility to the public or its contemporary use.

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