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Origin and history

The Combe deposit, located in Valojoulx in the Dordogne department (New Aquitaine), is a major archaeological site dating from the Paleolithic period. This monument bears witness to the ancient human occupation in the region, although the precise details of its use or discoveries are not explicitly mentioned in the available sources. Its classification as Historic Monument by decree of 20 August 1935 underlines its heritage and scientific importance.

In Paleolithic, local populations lived mainly in hunting, gathering and fishing, organized in small nomadic or semi-nomadic groups. Deposits such as that of the Combe provided natural shelters or areas suitable for temporary settlement, playing a key role in the survival and displacement of these communities. These sites are often associated with carved stone tools and bone remnants, reflecting lifestyles and techniques of the era.

The location of the deposit, although specified as 'a priori satisfactory' (note 6/10), remains approximate, with an address indicated as '69 A Valadier, 24290 Valojoulx'. This impreciseness can be explained by the very nature of prehistoric sites, often difficult to delimit accurately. No additional information is available on the protected elements beyond the reference to the 'Combe Scissor' in the official data.

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