Central Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30)
Classical (regional)·Classical·🇪🇹 Lalibela, Ethiopia
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About Central Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30)
Central Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30) at Lalibela, Ethiopia is a Classical (regional) ancient city of the Classical tradition, built c. 200 CE for citadel and associated settlement. Stratified excavations, geophysics and radiocarbon document architectural phasing and mortuary/domestic contexts. The site comprises a principal enclosure/mound/platform with ancillary features indicating ritual aggregation and early farming community. Peer-reviewed plans and heritage protection in place.
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
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Landscape function
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
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. 200 CE
- Period
- Classical (regional)
- Culture
- Classical
- Purpose
- Citadel and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 200 CE
Initial construction / first occupation at Central Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Central Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30)
On the ground
Structures & features
11.6268° N · 38.3763° E · 234 m · 4 mapped features
- Central Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30) Main Ancient-City FeaturestructurePrimary ancient-city feature at Central Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30) – central citadel and associated settlement element with stratified deposits11.6269° N · 38.3763° E
- Central Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30) Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Central Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30) defining settlement or ritual space11.6267° N · 38.3764° E
- Central Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30) Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Central Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30) ceremonial landscape11.6270° N · 38.3762° E
- Central Lalibela Citadel II — Lalibela (59-30) Reservoir CisternhydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management11.6267° N · 38.3762° E