Origin and history

The Pré Nouveau Cupstone, located in Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, is an archaeological vestige whose precise function and dating remains unknown. This type of monument, characterized by cavities dug into the rock, is often associated with prehistoric ritual or symbolic practices, but no detailed studies are mentioned in the available sources. Cupstones are widespread in several regions of the world and their interpretation varies according to archaeological contexts.

In Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, this monument is part of a landscape rich in traces of ancient occupations. However, the absence of accurate data in the source text does not allow for the determination of its exact use or relationship to the local communities of the time.