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The tumulus of Arné is a funerary monument located in the commune of Arné, in the Hautes-Pyrénées (Occitanie). From the Iron Age and the Bronze Age, it illustrates the burial practices of these periods, marked by earth or stone constructions intended to house the deceased. This type of structure, widespread in Europe, often served as a collective memory for local communities.

The building was inscribed as a Historical Monument by order of 26 June 1968, under the cadastral reference F 141. This official protection underscores its archaeological and heritage importance. Although the available sources (Monumentum, internal data) do not specify its current state of conservation or accessibility, its listing demonstrates its value in understanding the protohistoric societies of the region.

The location of the tumulus, reported as approximate (precision estimated at 5/10), places the site in a geographical context marked by the Pyrenees. At those times, the local population lived mainly in agriculture, livestock and handicrafts, organized into often sedentary communities. The tumulus, as territorial and funeral markers, played a central role in beliefs and social organization, serving as a link between the living and the ancestors.

No additional information is available on any archaeological excavations, discovered objects or specific rituals associated with this tumulus. The current data are limited to its administrative location (Insee code 65028) and its legal protection, without details of its past use or contemporary use.

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