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Origin and history

The Dolmens du Bois des Géantes de Bourg-Saint-Andéol are megalithic remains located in the commune of Bourg-Saint-Andéol. These funeral structures, characteristic of Neolithic, bear witness to the ritual and architectural practices of local prehistoric societies. Their precise dating is not mentioned in the available sources, but their presence is part of a wider context of similar monuments in Europe.

This type of monument, usually associated with collective burials, reflects the social and spiritual organization of the communities of the time. Dolmens often served as a place of memory and worship, marking the landscape in a sustainable way. Their construction, involving techniques of transport and assembly of massive stones, reveals advanced know-how for the time.

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