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The Gallo-Roman cippe de Roches is an archaeological vestige located in the commune of Roches, in the department of Creuse (23), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. This monument, typical of Gallo-Roman funerary art, bears witness to the Roman presence in this region and its cultural and architectural influence on local populations. Its precise location, noted as "3 Les Razets", is documented in the Merimée database, although the accuracy of its location is considered mediocre (note 5/10).

Ranked as Historic Monument by order of July 12, 1979, this cippe is protected for its heritage and historical value. Gallo-Roman cippes were generally used as funerary steles or markers, marking burials or territorial boundaries. Their presence in rural areas like Roches suggests an ancient occupation and a social organization structured around funeral practices and the delimitation of spaces.

These monuments offer an overview of the cultural exchanges between the Gauls and the Romans, as well as the beliefs and rituals of the time.

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