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New Giza Citadel A — Giza (56-06)

Early Historic (regional)·Early Historic·🇪🇬 Giza, Egypt

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About New Giza Citadel A — Giza (56-06)

New Giza Citadel A — Giza (56-06) at Giza, Egypt is a Early Historic (regional) earthwork of the Early Historic tradition, built c. 1800 BCE 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 mattersNew Giza Citadel A — Giza (56-06) at Giza, Egypt is a Early Historic (regional) earthwork of the Early Historic tradition, built c. 1800 BCE for citadel and ass

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Mysteries & theories

Mysteries

  1. 01Chronology and phasing
  2. 02Landscape function

Theories

  1. 01Ceremonial centre
  2. 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
Early Historic (regional)
Culture
Early Historic
Purpose
Citadel and associated settlement
Excavation
Partially excavated

  1. c. 1800 BCE

    Initial construction / first occupation at New Giza Citadel A — Giza (56-06)

  2. 19th–20th century

    Excavation and research at New Giza Citadel A — Giza (56-06)

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Structures & features

29.8580° N · 30.7692° E · 98 m · 4 mapped features

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