Sacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36)
Early Historic (regional)·Early Historic·🇲🇹 Hypogeum, Paola, Malta
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About Sacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36)
Sacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36) at Hypogeum, Paola, Malta is a Early Historic (regional) tomb of the Early Historic tradition, built c. 800 BCE for terrace 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 Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36) at Hypogeum, Paola, Malta is a Early Historic (regional) tomb of the Early Historic tradition, built c
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 BCE
- Period
- Early Historic (regional)
- Culture
- Early Historic
- Purpose
- Terrace and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 800 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Sacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Sacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36)
On the ground
Structures & features
35.1823° N · 14.9265° E · 141 m · 4 mapped features
- Sacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36) Main Tomb FeaturetombPrimary tomb feature at Sacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36) – central terrace and associated settlement element with stratified deposits35.1823° N · 14.9265° E
- Sacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36) Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Sacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36) defining settlement or ritual space35.1822° N · 14.9265° E
- Sacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36) Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Sacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36) ceremonial landscape35.1824° N · 14.9264° E
- Sacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36) Reservoir CisternhydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management35.1822° N · 14.9264° E