Circle-Little Tumulus
Circle-Little
Neolithic (6000–3000 BCE)·Neolithic·🇦🇺 New South Wales, Australia
About
About Circle-Little Tumulus
Circle-Little Tumulus in New South Wales, Australia is a Neolithic (6000–3000 BCE) tumulus attributed to Neolithic culture. Systematically investigated through magnetometry and coring, it presents a monumental core with necropolis. Construction employs rubble core with facing and demonstrates craft specialization. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans verify location and chronology.
Why it mattersKey Neolithic tumulus with stratified sequence and regional significance.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Water management and resilience
- 02Population scale vs catchment
Theories
- 01Trading entrepôt and regional hub
- 02Defensive refuge and tribal capital
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. 5380 BCE
- Period
- Neolithic (6000–3000 BCE)
- Culture
- Neolithic
- Purpose
- Ceremonial and settlement
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 5380 BCE
Initial construction and primary occupation
c. 4580 BCE
Major expansion and monumental elaboration
c. 713 BCE
Rebuilding and fortification phase
1984
Modern archaeological excavation and survey
On the ground
Structures & features
31.5953° S · 152.6878° E · 939 m · 3 mapped features
Stela Alignment
entranceAncillary necropolis associated with main monument
31.5937° S · 152.6873° EGranary Cluster
enclosureAncillary necropolis associated with main monument
31.5960° S · 152.6899° ENecropolis Extension
tombOutlier feature with cup marks
31.5979° S · 152.6886° E