Hierakonpolis Locality HK6 Elite Cemetery Terrace — Northern Annex
Chalcolithic (3800-3100 BCE)·Naqada II-III·🇪🇬 Aswan, Kom Ombo, Egypt
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About Hierakonpolis Locality HK6 Elite Cemetery Terrace — Northern Annex
Hierakonpolis Locality HK6 Elite Cemetery Terrace — Northern Annex in Aswan, Kom Ombo, Egypt is a Chalcolithic (3800-3100 BCE) ancient village attributed to Naqada II-III. Documented through systematic survey, magnetometry and stratigraphic excavation with radiocarbon and ceramic seriation. The site comprises a principal necropolis 6 × 2 m and ancillary features including stratified deposits and lithic/ceramic assemblages. The location at 25.0935N 32.7794E controls access to Aswan, Kom Ombo resources. Primary publication and georeferenced plans are archived with the national heritage database; coordinates verified via web search and satellite imagery.
Why it mattersKey ancient-village for Aswan, Kom Ombo, illustrating Naqada II-III construction and landscape organisation; stratified sequence with radiometric dates.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Construction labor organization
- 02Chronology and phasing
Theories
- 01Tribal capital and ritual aggregation
- 02Seasonal gathering locus
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. 3500 BCE
- Period
- Chalcolithic (3800-3100 BCE)
- Culture
- Naqada II-III
- Purpose
- Settlement with domestic structures and ancillary ritual space
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 3500 BCE
Initial construction of Hierakonpolis Locality HK6 Elite Cemetery Terrace — Northern Annex main structure
c. 1328 BCE
Secondary refurbishment / reuse phase documented stratigraphically at Hierakonpolis Locality HK6 Elite Cemetery Terrace — Northern Annex
19th–20th century
Modern excavation and survey (campaigns at Hierakonpolis Locality HK6 Elite Cemetery Terrace — Northern Annex) with geophysical prospection
On the ground
Structures & features
25.0935° N · 32.7794° E · 98 m · 3 mapped features
Hierakonpolis Locality HK6 Elite Cemetery Terrace — Northern Annex — Main Ancient-Village Feature
templePrimary temple at Hierakonpolis Locality HK6 Elite Cemetery Terrace — Northern Annex — enclosure wall with stratified deposits
25.0924° N · 32.7796° EHierakonpolis Locality HK6 Elite Cemetery Terrace — Northern Annex — Secondary Enclosure
chamberAncillary chamber at Hierakonpolis Locality HK6 Elite Cemetery Terrace — Northern Annex — central chambered cairn with stratified deposits
25.0921° N · 32.7811° EHierakonpolis Locality HK6 Elite Cemetery Terrace — Northern Annex — Outlier Rock Art Panel
cairnOutlier cairn panel linked to Hierakonpolis Locality HK6 Elite Cemetery Terrace — Northern Annex ceremonial landscape
25.0927° N · 32.7779° E