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Origin and history

The Gravette deposit at Bayac is a major archaeological site in Prehistory, specifically the Upper Paleolithic. Located in the commune of Bayac (Dordogne), it bears witness to the ancient human occupations in this region of New Aquitaine. The site was officially recognized and protected by a Historic Monument classification in 1945, highlighting its heritage and scientific importance.

The location of the deposit, noted as "a priori satisfactory" (level 7/10), is specified by an approximate address: 102 La Gravette, 24150 Bayac. This site is part of a broader prehistoric settlement context, where communities lived primarily in hunting, harvesting and flint tool size. Deposits such as the Gravette provide valuable insights into the ways of life, techniques, and movements of human groups of that time.

The deposit was classified by order of 15 March 1945 and preserved, although the practical information concerning its visit or access is not detailed in the available sources. The site is referenced in the Mérimée base under the code Insee 24027, attached to the Dordogne department and to the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region (formerly Aquitaine).

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