First human occupation Néolithique (≈ 4100 av. J.-C.)
Polished stone graves and tools
295 ap. J.-C.
Volcanic eruption
Volcanic eruption 295 ap. J.-C. (≈ 100)
Pre-Columbian site conservation
1er février 1994
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 1er février 1994 (≈ 1994)
Protection of Parcel C 166
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Parcel C 166: inscription by order of 1 February 1994
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Origin and history
The archaeological site of Vivé, located in Lorrain in Martinique, is recognized as the oldest inhabited place on the island. It bears witness to a human occupation dating back to Neolithic, with traces of domestic life and burials with offerings characteristic of this period. Polished stone tools and domestic furniture were discovered, revealing ancient cultural and artisanal practices.
A volcanic eruption in 295 AD covered and preserved much of the pre-Columbian site, providing an exceptional state of conservation for archaeologists. This natural phenomenon has frozen the remains over time, allowing to study the ways of life and funeral rituals of indigenous peoples before the arrival of Europeans.
The site was partially protected by an inventory listing of Historic Monuments in 1994, specifically covering Parcel C 166. Today, it belongs to a private company, which can influence its accessibility to the public. Despite an approximate location (accuracy noted as fair), it remains a key testimony to the precolonial history of Martinique.
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