Royal Hypogeum Ridge I — Hypogeum, Paola (59-21)
Classical (regional)·Classical·🇲🇹 Hypogeum, Paola, Malta
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About Royal Hypogeum Ridge I — Hypogeum, Paola (59-21)
Royal Hypogeum Ridge I — Hypogeum, Paola (59-21) at Hypogeum, Paola, Malta is a Classical (regional) ancient city of the Classical tradition, built c. 800 CE 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 I — Hypogeum, Paola (59-21) at Hypogeum, Paola, Malta is a Classical (regional) ancient city of the Classical tradition, built c. 800 CE fo
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. 800 CE
- Period
- Classical (regional)
- Culture
- Classical
- Purpose
- Ridge and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 800 CE
Initial construction / first occupation at Royal Hypogeum Ridge I — Hypogeum, Paola (59-21)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Royal Hypogeum Ridge I — Hypogeum, Paola (59-21)
On the ground
Structures & features
35.9965° N · 13.9815° E · 99 m · 3 mapped features
Royal Hypogeum Ridge I — Hypogeum, Paola (59-21) Main Ancient-City Feature
structurePrimary ancient-city feature at Royal Hypogeum Ridge I — Hypogeum, Paola (59-21) – central ridge and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
35.9965° N · 13.9816° ERoyal Hypogeum Ridge I — Hypogeum, Paola (59-21) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Royal Hypogeum Ridge I — Hypogeum, Paola (59-21) defining settlement or ritual space
35.9964° N · 13.9816° ERoyal Hypogeum Ridge I — Hypogeum, Paola (59-21) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Royal Hypogeum Ridge I — Hypogeum, Paola (59-21) ceremonial landscape
35.9966° N · 13.9815° E