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The medieval site of Salavas, located in the department of Ardèche in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, is a major archaeological complex dating from the Middle Ages. It includes the ruins of the churches of Saint-Julien and Saint John, as well as the chapel of Sainte-Anne, surrounded by the remains of an ancient cemetery. These buildings, partially preserved, bear witness to the religious and community importance of the place at that time.

The site, known as La Gleizasse (or La Gleysasse in the official archives), is located along the Antonin-le-Pieux Way, a historical Roman road. It was the subject of eleven excavation campaigns between 1978 and 1988, led by Dr. Maurice Laforgue, correspondent of the Historical Antiquities of Rhône-Alpes, and Commander Joseph-Robert Helming. This research has helped to better understand the organization and evolution of the site over the centuries.

Listed as historical monuments since 14 May 1981, the medieval site of Salavas is now owned by the municipality. Its official listing (cadastre B 163) highlights its heritage value, although its precise location remains approximate according to available sources. The remains, accessible to the public, offer an overview of religious and funeral life in Ardèche during the Middle Ages.

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