Eastern Hypogeum Citadel North — Hypogeum, Paola (59-05)
Chalcolithic (regional)·Chalcolithic·🇲🇹 Hypogeum, Paola, Malta
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About Eastern Hypogeum Citadel North — Hypogeum, Paola (59-05)
Eastern Hypogeum Citadel North — Hypogeum, Paola (59-05) at Hypogeum, Paola, Malta is a Chalcolithic (regional) tomb of the Chalcolithic 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 mattersEastern Hypogeum Citadel North — Hypogeum, Paola (59-05) at Hypogeum, Paola, Malta is a Chalcolithic (regional) tomb of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 200
Open questions
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
- Chalcolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Chalcolithic
- Purpose
- Citadel and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 200 CE
Initial construction / first occupation at Eastern Hypogeum Citadel North — Hypogeum, Paola (59-05)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Eastern Hypogeum Citadel North — Hypogeum, Paola (59-05)
On the ground
Structures & features
36.2423° N · 13.6768° E · 149 m · 4 mapped features
- Eastern Hypogeum Citadel North — Hypogeum, Paola (59-05) Main Tomb FeaturetombPrimary tomb feature at Eastern Hypogeum Citadel North — Hypogeum, Paola (59-05) – central citadel and associated settlement element with stratified deposits36.2424° N · 13.6768° E
- Eastern Hypogeum Citadel North — Hypogeum, Paola (59-05) Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Eastern Hypogeum Citadel North — Hypogeum, Paola (59-05) defining settlement or ritual space36.2423° N · 13.6768° E
- Eastern Hypogeum Citadel North — Hypogeum, Paola (59-05) Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Eastern Hypogeum Citadel North — Hypogeum, Paola (59-05) ceremonial landscape36.2425° N · 13.6767° E
- Eastern Hypogeum Citadel North — Hypogeum, Paola (59-05) Reservoir CisternhydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management36.2422° N · 13.6767° E