Construction period Néolithique (≈ 4100 av. J.-C.)
Main date of archaeological site.
8 janvier 1910
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 8 janvier 1910 (≈ 1910)
Official protection order of the site.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Jioux Cave in Saint-Pierre-les-Eglises: by order of 8 January 1910
Origin and history
The cave of Jioux is a prehistoric monument located in Chauvigny, in the department of Vienna (New Aquitaine). This site, dated Neolithic, bears witness to the ancient human occupation in the region. It was recognized for its archaeological importance, leading to its classification as Historical Monument by ministerial decree in 1910.
The precise location of the cave is indicated as being in Saint-Pierre-les-Églises, a hamlet close to Chauvigny. The available data suggest a geographical accuracy considered "a priori satisfactory", with an approximate address at 104 Rue de Lussac. This type of cave, typical of Neolithic, could serve as a shelter, a place of worship or burial for the local communities of the time.
Neolithic in New Aquitaine was marked by the sedentarization of populations, the development of agriculture and livestock, and the creation of polished stone tools. Caves, like that of Jioux, often played a central role in the daily or spiritual life of human groups. Their preservation makes it possible today to study the lifestyles and cultural practices of these ancient societies.
No additional information is available regarding specific archaeological excavations carried out on the site, the artifacts discovered or the precise uses of the cave. Sources are limited to administrative and geographical data provided by the Merimée and Monumentum database.
