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Archaeological site of the tumour necropolis in Teterchen à Téterchen en Moselle

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Sites archéologique
Moselle

Archaeological site of the tumour necropolis in Teterchen

    Rue du Stade
    57220 Téterchen

Timeline

Époque contemporaine
2000
17 février 1994
Registration for historical monuments
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Heritage classified

Archaeological site (cad. 3,71): inscription by order of 17 February 1994

Origin and history

The archaeological site of the Tumular Necropolis in Téterchen is a historical monument located in the commune of Téterchen, Moselle (Department 57), in the Grand Est region. This site, whose location is estimated as fair (note 5/10), has been identified by its listing in the inventory of historical monuments since 17 February 1994. It is located at 155b Rue des Roses, on the cadastre section 3, Parcel 71, and belongs to the commune.

Tumular necropolises, characteristic of some ancient periods, were generally used as collective burial sites. In regions such as Lorraine, these archaeological sites often reveal funeral practices related to local populations, reflecting their social organization and beliefs. Although the specific details of the occupants or the precise dating of this site are not mentioned in the available sources, its classification as a historic monument underscores its heritage importance for the understanding of the regional past.

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