Hypogées de Fontvieille, Neolithic underground burial chambers in Fontvieille, France
The Fontvieille hypogea consist of four separate underground chambers carved into limestone and covered with massive stone slabs measuring up to 25 meters in length.
Dating from the Neolithic period, these underground structures were constructed as collective burial spaces where archaeologists discovered remains of over one hundred individuals.
The hypogea represent a distinct architectural style of megalithic tombs in Provence, demonstrating the technical capabilities of Neolithic communities in southern France.
Only the Castellet hypogeum remains accessible to visitors, while the Source, Bounias, and Cordes hypogea are located on private properties behind protective fencing.
The Sword of Roland hypogeum features a monumental broken stone slab reaching 7 meters in height, which local folklore associates with supernatural beings.
Location: Fontvieille
GPS coordinates: 43.71058,4.68366
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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