Part of the deposit (Cases B 44 to 58, 844 to 866) : entry by order of 26 May 1942; Part of the deposit (Box B 59): by order of 12 October 1942
Origin and history
The prehistoric deposit of Solutré is an archaeological site located in the municipality of Solutré-Pouilly, in the department of Saône-et-Loire, in the region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. This site is emblematic of Prehistory and bears witness to the ancient human occupation in this geographical area. It has been partially protected by legal measures, reflecting its heritage and scientific importance.
The deposit was listed as historic monuments on 26 May 1942, followed by a ranking on 12 October 1942. These protections concern specific parts of the site, identified by cadastral plots (B 44 to 58, 844 to 866 for listing; B 59 for ranking). These legal measures highlight the exceptional value of the deposit, both for archaeological research and for the preservation of the national heritage.
The site is now owned by the municipality of Solutré-Pouilly. Although the available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) do not specify its current accessibility to the public, its status as a historical monument makes it a place of major interest for the study of Prehistory in France. The location, noted as "passable" (level 5/10) in the Merimée base, indicates a geographical accuracy to be improved, but its official administrative address is clearly established: 71960 Solutré-Pouilly.
The Burgundy-Franche-Comté region, where Solutré is located, is rich in prehistoric remains. At that time, local populations were mainly engaged in hunting, gathering and later early forms of farming. Deposits such as Solutré's provide valuable insights into the lifestyles, tools and migrations of human groups of the time. These sites were often places of transit or temporary habitat, linked to the presence of natural resources such as game or stone-cutting raw materials.
The importance of the Solutré deposit goes beyond the local context: it is part of a wider network of European prehistoric sites. His study contributes to the understanding of paleolithic cultures, especially that associated with the solutrean period (about 22,000 to 17,000 B.C.E.), characterized by very elaborate flint size techniques. However, the sources provided do not explicitly mention specific objects or tools discovered on site.
Finally, the deposit is referenced in the Mérimée base, an essential tool for the inventory of the French architectural and archaeological heritage. This reference, coupled with its legal protection, ensures official recognition and lasting preservation of the site, despite the challenges associated with its location and state of conservation.
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