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The Temple of Salvages is a monument located in the commune of Burlats, in the Occitan region. Although its name evokes a religious or templar origin, the information available does not specify its period of construction or its exact historical use. Its name suggests a potential link with the Templars or a spiritual function, but no source confirms this hypothesis.

In the general context of medieval and modern Occitania, religious or community buildings often played a central role in local life. They served as places of worship, assembly, or sometimes refuges. The region, marked by a rich history including catharism and religious conflicts, has many sites whose origins remain partially mysterious, such as the Salvages in Burlats.