La Pierre-Levée, Neolithic dolmen in Poitiers, France.
Description
La Pierre-Levée is a Neolithic dolmen in Poitiers situated on a small square along Rue du Dolmen and supported by pillars. The limestone structure marks an important archaeological site within the city.
History
The monument received its first written mention as Petra-Levata in 1299 and lies near an ancient Roman road connecting Lemonum to Lugdunum. This extended presence shows the site held significance across millennia.
Culture
The megalith appears in Rabelais' writings, where Pantagruel moves the stone to create a banquet table for students in Poitiers. This literary connection shows how the monument has captured the imagination of artists and writers for centuries.
Practical
The archaeological site offers free access throughout the year and sits at the intersection of several historical walking routes. These pathways make it easy to combine the visit with other nearby monuments.
Did you know?
The stone surface displays carved signatures from 16th-century geographers and cartographers who visited in 1560. These inscriptions form a fascinating record of Renaissance-era scientific curiosity.
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