Cave aux Fées, Neolithic dolmen in Saint-Cergues, France.
The Cave aux Fées is a Neolithic burial structure featuring a rectangular internal chamber surrounded by large stone slabs. The construction uses massive stone blocks arranged as supporting walls that define an enclosed space, typical of dolmen architecture from this prehistoric era.
This dolmen dates from the Neolithic period and shows influences from the Bell Beaker culture, evidenced by pottery fragments with geometric patterns found at the site. Its historical importance led to its classification as a protected monument in 1889.
The name "Cave of the Fairies" comes from local folklore that gave this burial site a magical reputation over the centuries. Visitors can observe the careful stone arrangement today, which shows how people in the Neolithic period created spaces to honor their dead.
This site sits at the foot of the Voirons massif and is freely accessible year-round without scheduled hours. Plan your visit for clear weather, as the mountain location means conditions can change quickly and terrain around the ruins may be uneven.
The covering slab was quarried from a single large block of natural stone and placed as a single piece. This monolithic cap shows the remarkable skill of Neolithic builders in moving and positioning massive stones for their burial structures.
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