Sacred Hypogeum Platform B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-23)
Early Historic (regional)·Early Historic·🇲🇹 Hypogeum, Paola, Malta
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About Sacred Hypogeum Platform B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-23)
Sacred Hypogeum Platform B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-23) at Hypogeum, Paola, Malta is a Early Historic (regional) ancient city of the Early Historic tradition, built c. 800 CE for platform 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 mattersSacred Hypogeum Platform B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-23) at Hypogeum, Paola, Malta is a Early Historic (regional) ancient city of the Early Historic tradition, buil
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
- Early Historic (regional)
- Culture
- Early Historic
- Purpose
- Platform and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 800 CE
Initial construction / first occupation at Sacred Hypogeum Platform B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-23)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Sacred Hypogeum Platform B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-23)
On the ground
Structures & features
35.1807° N · 14.3692° E · 205 m · 3 mapped features
Sacred Hypogeum Platform B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-23) Main Ancient-City Feature
structurePrimary ancient-city feature at Sacred Hypogeum Platform B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-23) – central platform and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
35.1807° N · 14.3692° ESacred Hypogeum Platform B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-23) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Sacred Hypogeum Platform B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-23) defining settlement or ritual space
35.1806° N · 14.3692° ESacred Hypogeum Platform B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-23) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Sacred Hypogeum Platform B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-23) ceremonial landscape
35.1808° N · 14.3691° E