Inner Djenné-Jeno Necropolis Central — Djenné-Jeno (57-03)
Iron Age (regional)·Iron Age·🇲🇱 Djenné-Jeno, Mali
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About Inner Djenné-Jeno Necropolis Central — Djenné-Jeno (57-03)
Inner Djenné-Jeno Necropolis Central — Djenné-Jeno (57-03) at Djenné-Jeno, Mali is a Iron Age (regional) ancient city of the Iron Age tradition, built c. 1800 BCE for necropolis 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 mattersInner Djenné-Jeno Necropolis Central — Djenné-Jeno (57-03) at Djenné-Jeno, Mali is a Iron Age (regional) ancient city of the Iron Age tradition, built c. 1800 B
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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. 1800 BCE
- Period
- Iron Age (regional)
- Culture
- Iron Age
- Purpose
- Necropolis and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 1800 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Inner Djenné-Jeno Necropolis Central — Djenné-Jeno (57-03)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Inner Djenné-Jeno Necropolis Central — Djenné-Jeno (57-03)
On the ground
Structures & features
14.6710° N · 4.8382° W · 327 m · 3 mapped features
- Inner Djenné-Jeno Necropolis Central — Djenné-Jeno (57-03) Main Ancient-City FeaturestructurePrimary ancient-city feature at Inner Djenné-Jeno Necropolis Central — Djenné-Jeno (57-03) – central necropolis and associated settlement element with stratified deposits14.6711° N · 4.8381° W
- Inner Djenné-Jeno Necropolis Central — Djenné-Jeno (57-03) Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Inner Djenné-Jeno Necropolis Central — Djenné-Jeno (57-03) defining settlement or ritual space14.6710° N · 4.8381° W
- Inner Djenné-Jeno Necropolis Central — Djenné-Jeno (57-03) Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Inner Djenné-Jeno Necropolis Central — Djenné-Jeno (57-03) ceremonial landscape14.6712° N · 4.8382° W