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Origin and history

The menhir de la Pierre-Pointe, located in Sussey in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, is an emblematic vestige of Neolithic. This megalithic monument, typical of prehistoric buildings, marks the Côte d'Or landscape and illustrates the cultural and religious practices of the societies of the time. Its implantation in this rural territory suggests a symbolic or funeral role, although its exact uses remain partially interpretable.

Ranked as Historic Monument by order of 7 March 1910, the menhir enjoys heritage protection that underscores its archaeological importance. The approximate location, noted with poor accuracy (level 5/10), indicates that the site may require further studies to refine its exact position. The menhir is referenced in the Mérimée base under the code INSEE 21615, attached to the municipality of Sussey in the department of Côte-d'Or.

Available data from Monumentum do not provide detailed information on the excavations or discoveries associated with this menhir. However, its early ranking at the beginning of the 20th century reflects the interest in prehistoric remains from this period. Today, the Menhir de la Pierre-Pointe remains a silent testimony of the Neolithic communities that occupied this region, long before the Roman or medieval era.

No information is available on public access, on-site services, or any recent studies. The monument seems primarily intended for in situ preservation, without any particular tourist development. Its geographical isolation, in a rural area of Burgundy-Franche-Comté, reinforces its mysterious character and its appeal for prehistory enthusiasts.

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