Royal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07)
Neolithic (regional)·Neolithic·🇲🇹 Hypogeum, Paola, Malta
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About Royal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07)
Royal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07) at Hypogeum, Paola, Malta is a Neolithic (regional) ancient city of the Neolithic 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 Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07) at Hypogeum, Paola, Malta is a Neolithic (regional) ancient city of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 1200 BCE
Open questions
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. 1200 BCE
- Period
- Neolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Neolithic
- Purpose
- Ridge and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 1200 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Royal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Royal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07)
On the ground
Structures & features
35.9610° N · 14.2542° E · 393 m · 4 mapped features
- Royal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07) Main Ancient-City FeaturestructurePrimary ancient-city feature at Royal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07) – central ridge and associated settlement element with stratified deposits35.9610° N · 14.2542° E
- Royal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07) Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Royal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07) defining settlement or ritual space35.9609° N · 14.2542° E
- Royal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07) Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Royal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07) ceremonial landscape35.9611° N · 14.2541° E
- Royal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07) Reservoir CisternhydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management35.9608° N · 14.2541° E