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The Prehistoric Cave of the Sudrie is a major archaeological site located in Villac, Dordogne, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. This monument, dated from the Paleolithic, belongs more precisely to the period of the Périgordian, a cultural phase of the Upper Paleolithic. The cave is distinguished by the presence of parietal engravings, artistic testimonies of the prehistoric populations that occupied the region.

Classified as a Historic Monument, the cave was officially protected by a registration order dated 20 December 2005. This recognition highlights its heritage and scientific importance. The protected elements specifically include the cave itself, located on the cadastre under plots D 240 and D 245. Although the practical information on visits is not detailed in the available sources, its status as Historic Monument suggests a public and cultural interest.

The location of the cave, indicated as approximate with an accuracy considered passable (note of 5/10), is located at the following address: 35 La Sudrie, 24120 Villac. This address comes from GPS coordinates and data from the Merimée database, which lists historical monuments in France. The cave is thus part of a landscape rich in prehistoric heritage, typical of the Dordogne region, known for its many similar sites.

Available sources, including Monumentum, highlight the importance of this site for understanding the lifestyles and artistic expressions of prehistoric societies. However, details of engravings or archaeological excavations are not explicitly described in the source text. The Southern cave remains a silent but precious testimony to the ancient history of humanity in Aquitaine.

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