Central Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30)

Why it mattersCentral Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30) at Lalibela, Ethiopia is a Classical (regional) ancient city of the Classical tradition, built c. 200 CE for cita

Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.

Built

c. 200 CE

Period

Classical (regional)

Culture

Classical

Purpose

Citadel and associated settlement

Excavation

Excavation ongoing

1. c. 200 CE

   Initial construction / first occupation at Central Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30)

2. 19th–20th century

   Excavation and research at Central Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30)

• Central Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30) Main Ancient-City Feature

  structure

  Primary ancient-city feature at Central Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30) – central citadel and associated settlement element with stratified deposits

  11.6269° N · 38.3763° E

• Central Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30) Secondary Enclosure

  enclosure

  Ancillary enclosure/wall line at Central Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30) defining settlement or ritual space

  11.6267° N · 38.3764° E

• Central Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30) Outlier Rock Art Panel

  rock art

  Outlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Central Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30) ceremonial landscape

  11.6270° N · 38.3762° E

• Central Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30) Reservoir Cistern

  hydraulic

  Rock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management

  11.6267° N · 38.3762° E