Historical Monument 19 février 1953 (≈ 1953)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
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Heritage classified
Shelter under rock adorned with prehistoric engravings (Box B 460): classification by decree of 19 February 1953
Origin and history
The rock shelter decorated with prehistoric engravings is located in Larchant, in the Seine-et-Marne department (77), in the Île-de-France region. This monument, dated from the Protohistory, is a rare example of parietal art in the open air, distinct from the more common adorned caves. It has been recognized for its heritage and archaeological value, although its precise location remains approximate (level of accuracy: 5/10 according to available data).
Ranked Historic Monument by decree of 19 February 1953, the shelter and its engravings are protected as remarkable elements of the French prehistoric heritage. The administrative coordinates relate to the municipality of Larchant (code Insee 77244), in the district of Melun. No additional information is provided on engraved motifs, their precise dating or their cultural significance in the source text.
The available data are mainly from the Merimée database and Monumentum, without details of the current accessibility of the site or its tourist use. The approximate address, derived from GPS coordinates, confirms its location in the communal territory, but without additional topographical accuracy. No mention is made of a link to historical characters or specific events associated with this site.
