Construction of dolmen Néolithique (≈ 4100 av. J.-C.)
Estimated period of mass burial.
26 décembre 1984
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 26 décembre 1984 (≈ 1984)
Official protection order of the site.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Collective burial called Dolmen Laval or Tumulus Laval (Box B 427): classification by order of 26 December 1984
Origin and history
The dolmen Laval, also known as the tumulus Laval, is a collective burial of Neolithic origin. Located in Souillac, Lot department, this funerary monument illustrates the architectural and ritual traditions of the region's prehistoric communities. Its classification as Historic Monument by decree of 26 December 1984 underlines its heritage and archaeological importance.
In Neolithic, local populations lived mainly in agriculture, livestock and gathering. Collective burials, like this dolmen, played a central role in the social and spiritual organization of communities. These structures served not only as burial sites, but also as territorial markers and symbols of collective cohesion.
The location of the Laval dolmen, although documented in the Mérimée base with a priori satisfactory accuracy, remains approximate according to the GPS coordinates available. The site is protected under the Historic Monuments, which guarantees its preservation for future generations. No additional information is provided on its accessibility or current use (visits, services).
