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Origin and history

The tumulus known as Mount of Tombes, located in Sainghin-en-Mélantois (North), is a funerary monument dated to the Gallo-Roman period. This type of structure, characteristic of the burial practices of the epoch, illustrates the importance of death-related rites in ancient local societies. Although little precise details are available on its exact use, its classification in 1970 underscores its heritage and archaeological value.

During the Gallo-Roman period, the Hauts-de-France region, then integrated into the Roman Gaul, was marked by a coexistence of Celtic traditions and Roman influences. The tumulus, such as that of Sainghin-en-Mélantois, often served as burials for wealthy personalities or families, reflecting a complex social hierarchy and religious beliefs. These funerary monuments were generally located near the communication routes or inhabited areas, playing a symbolic role in the landscape.

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