End of occupation (final Bronze) vers 800-750 av. J.-C. (≈ 775 av. J.-C.)
Late period of site before abandonment.
vers 4500 av. J.-C.
Beginning of Neolithic Occupation
Beginning of Neolithic Occupation vers 4500 av. J.-C. (≈ 100 av. J.-C.)
First trace of housing on the site.
7 juin 1993
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 7 juin 1993 (≈ 1993)
Official protection of the archaeological site.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Fortified habitat, sited Haut du Mont (cad. CD 08): inscription by order of 7 June 1993
Origin and history
The fortified habitat of the Bois de la Miotte is a major archaeological site located in the municipality of Belfort, in the Territory of Belfort (region Burgundy-Franche-Comté). This monument, classified as a historical monument since 1993, bears witness to a continuous human occupation over nearly four millennia, from the Middle Neolithic (c. 4500 B.C.) until the end of the Bronze Age (c. 800-750 B.C.). Its strategic location and remains provide valuable insight into the lifestyles and fortification techniques of local prehistoric societies.
The site was officially recognized and protected by an order of inscription dated June 7, 1993, under the name "Fortified Habitat, Lieud Bois de la Miotte". The excavations and archaeological studies revealed a prolonged occupation, covering both Neolithic and Protohistory, with material traces associated with these periods. The approximate location of the site is indicated near Rue Sous la Miotte, near Ofemont, although its official administrative address remains attached to the city of Belfort (code Insee 90010).
Historically, this type of fortified habitat illustrates the evolution of sedentary communities into organized defensive structures, perhaps reflecting social tensions or resource protection needs. Although the available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) do not mention any specific characters or events related to this site, its listing as historical monuments underscores its heritage importance. The property of the site now belongs to the municipality of Belfort, but its accessibility to the public or its conditions of visit are not specified in the documents consulted.
