Hunting Village Néolithique (≈ 4100 av. J.-C.)
First traces of sedentary habitat on site.
Haut Moyen Âge
Medieval Necropolis
Medieval Necropolis Haut Moyen Âge (≈ 738)
New post-antical funeral rites.
25 novembre 1987
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 25 novembre 1987 (≈ 1987)
Decree on the protection of archaeological remains.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Vestiges of the Neolithic village; Necropolis of the Iron Age; Gallo-Roman craft installation; Necropolis of the Haut-Moyen-Age (Case AE 38, 42, 45 to 54, 66): classification by decree of 25 November 1987
Key figures
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Sources do not mention any specific actors.
Origin and history
The archaeological site of Saint-Genes, located in Castelferrus in the Tarn-et-Garonne, is a monumental complex covering several key periods: Neolithic, Iron Age, Gallo-Roman period, High Middle Ages and Middle Ages. It bears witness to a continuous and varied human occupation, with traces of daily life, funeral and craft. The remains include a neolithic village of hunting culture, a necropolis of the Iron Age, as well as a artisanal installation dated from the Gallo-Roman era.
The necropolis of the High Middle Ages and medieval elements complete this rich historical panorama, illustrating the evolution of funeral practices and lifestyles in this territory. The site was classified as Historic Monument by decree on November 25, 1987, recognizing its heritage importance. Protected elements such as the remains of the Neolithic village or Gallo-Roman installations are located on Cadastral plots AE 38, 42, 45 to 54 and 66.
Although available sources (Monumentum, internal data) do not specify the details of the excavations or specific discoveries, the location of the site is estimated to be fair (note 5/10). This assessment probably reflects the limitations of current geographic or archaeological data. The site remains a valuable testimony to the cultural and social dynamics that marked this region, from Neolithic to the late Middle Ages.
