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The tumulus of the Halliade is a historical monument located in the commune of Bartrès, in the department of Hautes-Pyrénées. This funerary site, used over a long period covering Neolithic, Chalcolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age, illustrates the evolution of the ritual and social practices of local populations throughout the millennia. Its classification as Historic Monument by decree of 16 March 1977 underlines its heritage and archaeological importance.

The tumulus, like that of the Halliade, generally served as collective or individual burials, marking the landscape and symbolizing the link between the living and the ancestors. In the Pyrenees, these structures were often associated with agro-pastoral communities, organized around livestock farming and emerging agriculture. Their presence reflects a continuous human occupation and a complex social organization, where funeral rites played a central role in community cohesion.

The tumulus of the Halliade is now owned by the municipality of Bartrès. Although its location is considered to be of poor accuracy (level 5 on a scale of 10), it remains a valuable testimony to the prehistoric and protohistoric cultures of the Occitanie region. Available data from sources such as Monumentum confirm its protected status but do not provide detailed information on its accessibility or current status.

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