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Origin and history

La Peyre d'Ermale is a dolmen located in the commune of Paussac-et-Saint-Vivien, Dordogne (24), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. This megalithic monument dates back to the Neolithic period, testifying to the funeral and architectural practices of prehistoric societies of that time. It was listed as a Historical Monument by ministerial decree on November 8, 1960, under the cadastral reference D1 60p.

Dolmens, such as the Peyre d'Ermale, were generally used as collective burials in Neolithic. Their construction reflects a complex social organization capable of mobilizing important human and technical resources. In the regional context, these monuments are part of a landscape marked by the nascent agriculture and the gradual sedentarization of populations, characteristic of this pivotal period of prehistory.

The location of this dolmen, although documented (address: 24310 Paussac-et-Saint-Vivian), remains approximate according to the available data, with an accuracy estimated at 7/10. No additional information on its current status, accessibility or specific archaeological excavations is mentioned in the sources consulted. The legal protection of 1960 aims to preserve this fragile heritage, representative of the rich megalithic heritage of the Dordogne.

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