Nécropole néolithique du Petit-Chasseur, Neolithic necropolis and megalithic site in Sion, Switzerland
The archaeological complex contains three dolmens and multiple standing stones arranged in systematic patterns across the burial ground at Petit-Chasseur.
Excavations between 1961 and 1984 revealed burial structures dating from 2900 to 2200 BC, including remains of approximately 90 individuals in Dolmen M XII.
The carved stones display detailed representations of human figures wearing geometric patterns and solar symbols, indicating advanced artistic capabilities of Neolithic societies.
The main dolmen M VI remains accessible under a protective structure within Sion, allowing visitors to examine the megalithic construction techniques.
In 2019, archaeologists discovered six aligned standing stones weighing up to two tonnes during construction work near the existing dolmens.
Location: Sion
Location: Valais
Part of: Le Petit-Chasseur, list of cultural properties in Sion
Address: Avenue du Petit-Chasseur / Rue de Saint-Guérin, 1950 Sion
GPS coordinates: 46.23087,7.34920
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:03
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857 m
Supersaxo House
869 m
Witch tower
788 m
State archives of the canton of Valais
708 m
Église Saint-Théodule de Sion
812 m
Sion astronomical clock
944 m
Le Petit-Chasseur
90 m
Valais Nature Museum (collection)
696 m
Media center Valais Sion
491 m
Chemin des Collines, menhirs and archaeological zone
197 m
House of Nature
818 m
Former Valais Nature Museum
687 m
Villa Veuillet
238 m
Former hostel Le Lion d’Or
934 m
Former hostel La Croix-Blanche
858 m
Primary school for boys
318 m
Former Prefecture of the Department of Simplon (Kalbermatten house)
864 m
Cantonal Bank
858 m
Archives de la Ville de Sion
763 m
Library of the cathedral chapter of the Cathedral of Sion
874 m
Casino
927 m
Maison du Diable
746 m
Bishop's Palace
769 m
Chemin des Collines
451 m
Former cantonal armory
468 m
Palais du gouvernement
757 m
Maison du Chapitre (Calendes)
882 m
Ville, station / ville néolithique / moderne
520 mReviews
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