Allée sépulcrale de la Cave aux Fées

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Allée sépulcrale de la Cave aux Fées, Neolithic gallery grave in Brueil-en-Vexin, France

The Cave aux Fées sepulchral alley extends for 14 meters underground, featuring walls made of large vertical sandstone slabs with limestone filling between them.

Archaeological excavations revealed that at least 150 individuals were buried in this gallery grave, which dates back to approximately 2200 BCE.

The gallery grave received its official historical monument classification in March 1957, marking its recognition as a significant archaeological heritage site.

The sepulchral alley is located at coordinates 49.035833, 1.814444, near 5170 Route de Sailly in the Yvelines department of northern France.

The structure contains nine orthostats on its western side and seven on its eastern side, with the nearest sandstone deposit located 250 meters away.

Location: Brueil-en-Vexin

Address: Le Four à Chaux

GPS coordinates: 49.03583,1.81444

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:57

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