The stone relic in question is the Villard dolmen, found in the secluded Le Lauzet-Ubaye, France. This millennia-old enigma, dating back approximately 2000 years, refuses to yield to the eroding Alpine peaks that surround it. Strangely, it is the last standing dolmen in this part of the Alps, with many others meeting their demise in the 19th century. Listed as a historical monument in 1900, it now belongs to the commune. A curious case, it points towards the north and south, yet its design shares a striking resemblance to those from Provence. The chamber within the dolmen is rectangular, demarcated by six massive orthostates.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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