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Origin and history

The ramparts of the Thor, of which only remains today, are located in the commune of Thor, in the department of Vaucluse. This monument, classified among the Historical Monuments, illustrates the defensive architecture typical of provençal villages, although its exact period of construction is not specified in the available sources. Their inscription in the inventory of Historic Monuments by decree of 9 June 1965 underlines their heritage importance for the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

In the general historical context of Provence, the ramparts played an essential role in protecting villages from local invasions or conflicts. These defensive structures were often built or strengthened in the Middle Ages, a period marked by chronic insecurity and rivalries between lords or cities. Although the specific details of the history of these Thor ramparts are lacking, their presence reflects the community organization and the security needs of local people throughout the centuries.

These remains also recall the urban and architectural evolution of the Provençal communes, where fortifications were gradually abandoned or dismantled with the pacification of the territories.

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