Historical monument classification 6 juin 1977 (≈ 1977)
Registration by official decree of the ramparts.
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Heritage classified
Oppidum with ramparts (Case G 735): inscription by order of 6 June 1977
Origin and history
L'oppidum de Cuers is an archaeological site located in the commune of Cuers, in the Var department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. This monument, characterized by its ramparts, bears witness to an ancient occupation, although the exact period of its construction is not specified in the available sources. Its inscription in the title of historical monuments, by order of 6 June 1977, underlines its heritage importance and the need for its preservation.
Oppidas, in general, were fortified places serving as refuges or political and economic centres for Celtic or Gallo-Roman populations. In the south of France, these sites often played a key role in controlling territories and channels of communication. Although the specific details of the history of the Cuers Oppidum are rare, its existence reflects the social and defensive organization of the local communities of the time.
