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The fortified habitat of Bart is an archaeological site located in the commune of Bart, in the Doubs department in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. This monument, dated from the Protohistory, covers a period from Neolithic to Gaulish times. It is distinguished by a monumental rampart and defensive ditch, key elements of its protection as historical monuments since 1994. The site is located on a narrow rocky spur, one kilometre long and 120 metres wide, framed by the Doubs and Allan rivers, offering a natural strategic position.

Archaeological excavations revealed a continuous occupation of the site, with traces of metallurgical activity and military objects, including coins dating from the 1st century BC. The southern wall, of Murus Gallicus type, bears witness to successive changes, especially in the Gaulish era, reinforcing its defensive character. These remains confirm the importance of the site as a pre-urban habitat before the Roman period, combining residential, artisanal and military functions.

The place called du Châtillon, where the remains are located, was protected by steep river-side elevations and ramparts built from the Neolithic period. The presence of these developments, combined with martial artefacts, underscores the central role of the site in the region, probably as a control point for river and land routes. The protected elements include specific cadastral plots, now privately owned.

The designation of historic monuments in 1994 helped preserve this exceptional heritage, marked by a multi-sacular occupation and evolutionary fortification techniques. Available sources, including Wikipedia and the Merimée base, highlight its archaeological and historical interest, while noting that its precise location remains approximate (level 5/10 according to Monumentum).

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