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The rock shelter with figures at the top of the Grande Montagne, located in Noisy-sur-École (Seine-et-Marne), is a historic monument classified since 1955. This protohistoric site is distinguished by its rock engravings and a prehistoric enclosure, rare elements for this period in Île-de-France. Its classification by ministerial decree underlines its archaeological and heritage importance, although its precise location remains approximate (level of accuracy estimated at 6/10).

The remains of this shelter and its enclosure illustrate the artistic and defensive practices of the protohistoric communities of the region. Although the architect or contractor remains anonymous, as is often the case for prehistoric sites, their presence is evidence of an organised human occupation in this territory. Available data from Monumentum and the Merimée archives confirm its status as a protected monument, without providing more details on its original use or precise social context.

The commune of Noisy-sur-École, which is part of the Seine-et-Marne department and the Île-de-France region, is home to an exceptional heritage, although little documented. The rock shelters of that time were generally used as shelters, places of worship or territorial marks. Their study provides a better understanding of the lifestyles of ancient populations, their artistic techniques and their relationship to the environment. This site, although discreet, participates in the archaeological richness of prehistoric France.

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