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Origin and history

The Gisement du Collet Redon is an open-air archaeological site dating from the Neolithic region, located in the commune of Martigues, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. This deposit, discovered in a preserved natural context, offers a material testimony of the lifestyles and activities of the prehistoric populations living in this Mediterranean area. Its historical significance led to its registration as historic monuments by ministerial decree on 4 January 1989, recognizing its heritage value and the need for its protection.

The site is located precisely at the Crown, an area of Martigues identified by the cadastre under plots CT 62 and CT 64. Owned by the municipality, it is subject to administrative supervision via the Mérimée base, which lists the French historical monuments. Available coordinates place the deposit near the address "4 Allée des Roches", although the accuracy of this location is assessed as poor (level 5 out of 10). No information is provided on its accessibility to the public or on any tourist facilities.

The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, and in particular the Bouches-du-Rhône, are home to many prehistoric remains, reflecting an ancient and continuous human occupation. Neolithic, the period in which the Collet Redon belongs, marks a major transition with the adoption of agriculture, sedentarization and the production of polished stone tools. These deposits, often outdoors, allow archaeologists to study the subsistence strategies, cultural exchanges and environmental transformations of the time. The site ranking underlines its role in understanding this pivotal period of regional history.

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