In Lacaune, the Granisse female statue-menhir in pink sandstone reveals a necklace, breasts, and a belt. Its engravings are revealed in the morning, under the raking light.
Discovered in 1969 on the path to Granisse, this female statue-menhir made of pink Permian sandstone perfectly illustrates the Saint-Pons megalithic tradition of Haut-Languedoc. Sculpted several millennia ago, it still reveals a face with simple features (eyes, nose), framed by a three-row necklace. Its bent arms, its emphasized chest, and its large belt adorned with two vertical bars, evoking a plate-buckle, confirm its female identity. Despite the erosion of time, most of its attributes remain legible, offering a rare testimony to Neolithic beliefs and art.
Listed as a Historic Monument since 2019, the statue reveals its full richness in the low morning light, which makes its engravings stand out with surprising clarity. Visible outdoors, in the heart of the Lacaune landscapes, it invites hikers, curious visitors, and archaeology enthusiasts to a fascinating stop between nature and prehistory.
Discovered in 1969 on the path to Granisse, this female statue-menhir made of pink Permian sandstone perfectly illustrates the Saint-Pons megalithic tradition of Haut-Languedoc. Sculpted several millennia ago, it still reveals a face with simple features (eyes, nose), framed by a three-row necklace. Its bent arms, its emphasized chest, and its large belt adorned with two vertical bars, evoking a plate-buckle, confirm its female identity. Despite the erosion of time, most of its attributes remain legible, offering a rare testimony to Neolithic beliefs and art.
Listed as a Historic Monument since 2019, the statue reveals its full richness in the low morning light, which makes its engravings stand out with surprising clarity. Visible outdoors, in the heart of the Lacaune landscapes, it invites hikers, curious visitors, and archaeology enthusiasts to a fascinating stop between nature and prehistory.
Prices :
Free access.
Accepted animals :
Yes
no extra charge
Equipments :
Car park
Free car park
Services :
Pets welcome
Categories :
Listed
Menhir statues :
Original
