Tintignac

Tintignac
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Tintignac is a hamlet near Naves in the Corrèze region of France, home to the archaeological remains of a Gallic and Gallo-Roman sanctuary dating from the 3rd century BC to the 3rd century AD [1]. The site is notable for its exceptional finds, including seven carnyces (ancient Celtic war trumpets) and ornamented helmets, which are rare discoveries in French archaeology [1]. The sanctuary was classified on the List of historic monuments in 1840, recognizing its significance as a ritual complex that illustrates the convergence of Celtic and Roman cultural practices in Limousin [1].

TypeMegalithic structures
Period500 BC - 1 AD
CountryFrance
Coordinates45.3357° N, 1.7650° E

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