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Origin and history

The Roc de la Cave deposit, located in Saint-Cirq-Madelon in the Lot department, is an archaeological site dated from the Prehistory. This monument, classified by ministerial decree in 1929, now belongs to the commune. Its precise location, under the Roc, reflects its importance for understanding ancient human occupations in this region.

The site has been recognized for its heritage value since the beginning of the 20th century, as evidenced by its ranking as a Historic Monument. Although details of specific excavations or discoveries are not mentioned in the available sources, its protected status underscores its role in the study of Prehistory in Occitania. The location, noted as approximate with an accuracy considered fair, remains a point of interest for researchers and archaeology enthusiasts.

Saint-Cirq-Madelon, like other municipalities of the Lot, is part of a territory marked by a long history of human occupation. The prehistoric deposits of this region, often linked to rock shelters or caves, offer clues on the lifestyles, tools and practices of paleolithic or neolithic populations. These sites, although sometimes difficult to date accurately without extensive excavations, are essential markers of the local archaeological heritage.

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