Historical Monument 20 décembre 2005 (≈ 2005)
Official registration of the cave by order.
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Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The cave (Box A 7): inscription by order of 20 December 2005
Origin and history
The Bison Prehistoric Cave, located in Meyrals in the Dordogne department (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), is a major archaeological vestige of Prehistory. This site, inscribed as a Historical Monument, bears witness to the ancient human occupation in this region rich in adorned caves and traces of paleolithic life. Its official inscription by decree of 20 December 2005 specifically protects the cave itself, identified under the A 7 cadastre.
The location of the cave is specified by approximate GPS coordinates, placing it near the Sarlat road, in an area known for its prehistoric heritage. Although details of archaeological discoveries specific to this site are not mentioned in the available sources, its ranking underscores its heritage importance. The region, marked by the presence of many similar sites such as those of the Eyzies, offers a favourable context for the study of prehistoric societies and their rock art.
Practical information on the accessibility of the site (visits, services) is not detailed in the sources consulted. However, its status as a Historic Monument suggests a recognized scientific and cultural value, integrated into the network of protected sites in New Aquitaine. The accuracy of its location, assessed as "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), allows researchers and visitors to situate it in a geographical environment marked by the density of prehistoric remains.
