Old Djenné-Jeno Reservoir Outer — Djenné-Jeno (57-21)
Chalcolithic (regional)·Chalcolithic·🇲🇱 Djenné-Jeno, Mali
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About Old Djenné-Jeno Reservoir Outer — Djenné-Jeno (57-21)
Old Djenné-Jeno Reservoir Outer — Djenné-Jeno (57-21) at Djenné-Jeno, Mali is a Chalcolithic (regional) rock art of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 800 CE for reservoir 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 mattersOld Djenné-Jeno Reservoir Outer — Djenné-Jeno (57-21) at Djenné-Jeno, Mali is a Chalcolithic (regional) rock art of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 800 CE
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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. 800 CE
- Period
- Chalcolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Chalcolithic
- Purpose
- Reservoir and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 800 CE
Initial construction / first occupation at Old Djenné-Jeno Reservoir Outer — Djenné-Jeno (57-21)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Old Djenné-Jeno Reservoir Outer — Djenné-Jeno (57-21)
On the ground
Structures & features
13.1657° N · 5.0356° W · 312 m · 3 mapped features
Old Djenné-Jeno Reservoir Outer — Djenné-Jeno (57-21) Main Rock-Art Feature
rock artPrimary rock-art feature at Old Djenné-Jeno Reservoir Outer — Djenné-Jeno (57-21) – central reservoir and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
13.1658° N · 5.0356° WOld Djenné-Jeno Reservoir Outer — Djenné-Jeno (57-21) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Old Djenné-Jeno Reservoir Outer — Djenné-Jeno (57-21) defining settlement or ritual space
13.1656° N · 5.0355° WOld Djenné-Jeno Reservoir Outer — Djenné-Jeno (57-21) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Old Djenné-Jeno Reservoir Outer — Djenné-Jeno (57-21) ceremonial landscape
13.1658° N · 5.0357° W