Period of site occupancy Paléolithique supérieur (≈ 1505000 av. J.-C.)
Archaeological site dated from that time.
4 février 1930
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 4 février 1930 (≈ 1930)
Official deposit protection by decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Prehistoric Gisement of Faurelie (Box E 248, 250): Order of 4 February 1930
Origin and history
The Faurelie prehistoric deposit is an archaeological site located in the commune of Mauzens-et-Miremont, Dordogne, New Aquitaine. This monument is representative of the period of the Upper Paleolithic, an era marked by major innovations in tools and prehistoric art. The site was recognized for its scientific importance, leading to its classification as Historic Monument by decree on 4 February 1930.
Available data indicate that the deposit is located precisely at "42 Under the Roc, 24260 Mauzens-et-Miremont", although the accuracy of this location is considered mediocre (note 5/10). The site is protected under cadastral reference E 248, 250. No additional information is provided regarding specific archaeological discoveries or visiting conditions.
The Dordogne region is known for its richness in prehistoric sites, including adorned caves and habitats dated to Paleolithic. These deposits reflect the lifestyles of hunter-gatherers, their stone-cutting techniques, and sometimes their artistic practices. The classification of the Faurelie deposit is part of a desire to preserve this exceptional heritage, although the available sources do not detail the archaeological elements discovered on site.
