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Royal Giza Ridge West — Giza (56-35)

Classical (regional)·Classical·🇪🇬 Giza, Egypt

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About Royal Giza Ridge West — Giza (56-35)

Royal Giza Ridge West — Giza (56-35) at Giza, Egypt is a Classical (regional) megalithic of the Classical tradition, built c. 1200 BCE for ridge 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 mattersRoyal Giza Ridge West — Giza (56-35) at Giza, Egypt is a Classical (regional) megalithic of the Classical tradition, built c. 1200 BCE for ridge and associated

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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. 1200 BCE
Period
Classical (regional)
Culture
Classical
Purpose
Ridge and associated settlement
Excavation
Partially excavated

  1. c. 1200 BCE

    Initial construction / first occupation at Royal Giza Ridge West — Giza (56-35)

  2. 19th–20th century

    Excavation and research at Royal Giza Ridge West — Giza (56-35)

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Structures & features

30.0649° N · 31.5305° E · 236 m · 4 mapped features

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