The Neolithic Age tombs in Surguières and Saplous: A hidden find

The Neolithic Age tombs in Surguières and Saplous: A hidden find

Five dolmens in southern France date back 4500 years to the Neolithic Age. But their intriguing protection status sets them apart from others.

The dolmens of Surguières and Saplous, located in Buzeins and Gaillac-d’Aveyron, France, are a unique necropolis dating back to the Neolithic Age. These ancient tombs, dating around 3500 BCE, are evidence of early agricultural societies in the region. However, these dolmens are noteworthy for their interesting protection status: the decree for the dolmen at Surguières is unclear, while the specifics of the inscription for dolmen #2 are unknown. (Source: source_material > 'Historic type' and 'Heritage level')

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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