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Origin and history

The fortified protohistoric enclosure of Lantabat, shared with the neighbouring municipalities of Ostabat-Asme and Larcevebeau-Arros-Cibits, is a major archaeological vestige of Protohistory. This monument, classified among the Historical Monuments, is distinguished by its multiple lines of ramparts, testifying to a complex defensive organization for the time. Its listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments by decree of 8 March 1982 underlines its heritage importance and the need for its preservation.

The location of this site, although documented in the Merimée database under Insee 64313 (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), remains approximate, with geographical accuracy considered "passible" (note of 5/10). The available coordinates place a part of the site near the place known as 5083 Brg d'Ostabat, on the town of Ostabat-Asme. This inaccuracy reflects the challenges associated with mapping protohistoric remains, often dispersed or integrated into rural landscapes.

The available data, from sources such as Monumentum, do not specify the exact uses of this forum (habitat, refuge, place of power), but its defensive architecture suggests a central role in the social and military organization of the protohistoric communities of the region. At that time, fortified fora often served as points of assembly, protection against conflict, or territorial markers in a context of gradual sedentarization and the structuring of societies.

No information is provided on the current accessibility of the site (visits, services) or on any tourist facilities. Available photographs, such as the one credited to Asp. Under the Creative Commons license, however, they offer a visual overview of the ramparts, although their detailed study is more of an archaeological research rather than a general public.

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