Near the hamlet of Haute Vergne, in Lacaune in the Tarn, this statue-menhir made of Permian sandstone preserves mysterious Neolithic engravings, which are freely accessible in the heart of Haut-Languedoc.
Discovered in 1985 on the Puech de Naudène, near the hamlet of Haute Vergne in Lacaune (Tarn), this statue-menhir carved from an imported Permian sandstone is a remarkable testament to the megalithic heritage of Haut-Languedoc. Standing 1.23 m high, it features a face with close-set eyes and a prominent nose, framed by motifs that could evoke tattoos or scarifications.
One can also distinguish arms, legs separated down to the toes, a belt with a visible buckle, and, perhaps, an object held in the right hand with three fingers. The back reveals vertical features that could represent hair or a system of straps, as well as marks at the shoulder blades reminiscent of hooks.
These elements, sometimes difficult to interpret, suggest that the figure could represent a male character.
Discovered in 1985 on the Puech de Naudène, near the hamlet of Haute Vergne in Lacaune (Tarn), this statue-menhir carved from an imported Permian sandstone is a remarkable testament to the megalithic heritage of Haut-Languedoc. Standing 1.23 m high, it features a face with close-set eyes and a prominent nose, framed by motifs that could evoke tattoos or scarifications.
One can also distinguish arms, legs separated down to the toes, a belt with a visible buckle, and, perhaps, an object held in the right hand with three fingers. The back reveals vertical features that could represent hair or a system of straps, as well as marks at the shoulder blades reminiscent of hooks.
These elements, sometimes difficult to interpret, suggest that the figure could represent a male character.
Prices :
Free access.
Accepted animals :
No
Menhir statues :
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