Period of human occupation Paléolithique supérieur (≈ 1505000 av. J.-C.)
Testimony of human presence at the end of the period.
24 octobre 1995
Registration as a historical monument
Registration as a historical monument 24 octobre 1995 (≈ 1995)
Official protection of Parcel B 1313.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Parcel B 1313: inscription by order of 24 October 1995
Key figures
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Origin and history
The site of the Peyrat Cave, located in the commune of Saint-Rabier in Dordogne (New Aquitaine), is a major archaeological vestige of the late Upper Paleolithic. This historic monument, classified by ministerial decree, illustrates the human presence in this area during prehistory, although the precise details of its occupation remain partially documented.
The cave was protected by an official inscription on 24 October 1995, specifically covering Parcel B 1313. This administrative recognition underlines its heritage importance, although available sources (such as Monumentum) do not provide detailed information on artifacts or traces of life discovered on site. Its approximate address, Le Jarry, indicates a rural location typical of the prehistoric sites of the region.
On a regional scale, caves such as the Peyrat are a testament to the ways of life of hunter-gatherers in the Upper Paleolithic region of Aquitaine. These areas often served as temporary shelters or assembly places, reflecting adaptation to climate and local resources. The Dordogne, rich in similar sites, offers a dense archaeological context to study these ancient communities.
