Megalith en Dordogne

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Origin and history

The megalith located near Brantôme in Périgord, on the town of Valeuil (Dordogne), dates from the Protohistory. This type of monument, characteristic of pre-celtic societies, probably served as a territorial marker, funeral or ritual. Megaliths were often linked to the religious or social practices of local communities, although their exact function was sometimes enigmatic.

This megalith was inscribed as a Historical Monument by order of 22 March 1962, under the cadastral reference C 476. Its location, noted as "passable" (level 5/10) in the databases, places it in a rural context typical of the Périgord. The region, rich in prehistoric and protohistoric remains, reflects an ancient human occupation, marked by lasting constructions like this megalith.

No additional information on its precise use or detailed history is available from the sources consulted.

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