Outer Hypogeum Settlement Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-16)

Why it mattersOuter Hypogeum Settlement Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-16) at Hypogeum, Paola, Malta is a Iron Age (regional) ancient city of the Iron Age tradition, built c.

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Built

c. 3000 BCE

Period

Iron Age (regional)

Culture

Iron Age

Purpose

Settlement and associated settlement

Excavation

Partially excavated

1. c. 3000 BCE

   Initial construction / first occupation at Outer Hypogeum Settlement Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-16)

2. 19th–20th century

   Excavation and research at Outer Hypogeum Settlement Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-16)

• Outer Hypogeum Settlement Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-16) Main Ancient-City Feature

  structure

  Primary ancient-city feature at Outer Hypogeum Settlement Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-16) – central settlement and associated settlement element with stratified deposits

  35.9600° N · 14.3228° E

• Outer Hypogeum Settlement Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-16) Secondary Enclosure

  enclosure

  Ancillary enclosure/wall line at Outer Hypogeum Settlement Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-16) defining settlement or ritual space

  35.9599° N · 14.3228° E

• Outer Hypogeum Settlement Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-16) Outlier Rock Art Panel

  rock art

  Outlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Outer Hypogeum Settlement Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-16) ceremonial landscape

  35.9601° N · 14.3226° E

• Outer Hypogeum Settlement Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-16) Reservoir Cistern

  hydraulic

  Rock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management

  35.9599° N · 14.3226° E