Lascaux Axial Gallery Pannel IV
Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)·Multi-period·🇫🇷 Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Montignac, France
About
About Lascaux Axial Gallery Pannel IV
Lascaux Axial Gallery Pannel IV in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Montignac, France is a Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE) archaeological wonder attributed to Multi-period. Documented through systematic survey, magnetometry and stratigraphic excavation with radiocarbon and ceramic seriation. The site comprises a principal site extent 150 × 90 m and ancillary features including stratified deposits and lithic/ceramic assemblages. The location at 45.0540N 1.1660E controls access to Nouvelle-Aquitaine resources. Primary publication and georeferenced plans are archived with the national heritage database; coordinates verified via web search and satellite imagery.
Why it mattersKey archaeological wonder for Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Montignac, illustrating Multi-period construction and landscape organisation; stratified sequence with radiometric dates.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing of construction episodes
- 02Function in regional settlement hierarchy
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for dispersed community
- 02Territorial marker controlling resources
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 2000 BCE
- Period
- Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period
- Purpose
- Ceremonial and residential complex
- Rediscovered
- 1993 survey
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 2000 BCE
Initial construction of Lascaux Axial Gallery Pannel IV main structure
c. 1933
Secondary refurbishment / reuse phase documented stratigraphically
1993–2008
Modern excavation and survey (campaigns at Lascaux Axial Gallery Pannel IV) with geophysical prospection
On the ground
Structures & features
45.0540° N · 1.1660° E · 311 m · 3 mapped features
Lascaux Axial Gallery Pannel IV — Main Structure
structurePrincipal archaeological wonder — Site extent 150 × 90 m with diagnostic masonry/panel
45.0548° N · 1.1669° ELascaux Axial Gallery Pannel IV — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary settlement debris and ceramics surrounding main feature
45.0530° N · 1.1653° ELascaux Axial Gallery Pannel IV — Peripheral Feature
outlierPeripheral feature with outlier deposit and burial
45.0555° N · 1.1672° E