Upper Lalibela Necropolis Outer — Lalibela (59-42)

Why it mattersUpper Lalibela Necropolis Outer — Lalibela (59-42) at Lalibela, Ethiopia is a Neolithic (regional) ancient city of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 400 BCE for

Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.

Built

c. 400 BCE

Period

Neolithic (regional)

Culture

Neolithic

Purpose

Necropolis and associated settlement

Excavation

Excavation ongoing

1. c. 400 BCE

   Initial construction / first occupation at Upper Lalibela Necropolis Outer — Lalibela (59-42)

2. 19th–20th century

   Excavation and research at Upper Lalibela Necropolis Outer — Lalibela (59-42)

• Upper Lalibela Necropolis Outer — Lalibela (59-42) Main Ancient-City Feature

  structure

  Primary ancient-city feature at Upper Lalibela Necropolis Outer — Lalibela (59-42) – central necropolis and associated settlement element with stratified deposits

  11.6047° N · 39.1221° E

• Upper Lalibela Necropolis Outer — Lalibela (59-42) Secondary Enclosure

  enclosure

  Ancillary enclosure/wall line at Upper Lalibela Necropolis Outer — Lalibela (59-42) defining settlement or ritual space

  11.6046° N · 39.1221° E

• Upper Lalibela Necropolis Outer — Lalibela (59-42) Outlier Rock Art Panel

  rock art

  Outlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Upper Lalibela Necropolis Outer — Lalibela (59-42) ceremonial landscape

  11.6048° N · 39.1220° E

• Upper Lalibela Necropolis Outer — Lalibela (59-42) Reservoir Cistern

  hydraulic

  Rock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management

  11.6045° N · 39.1220° E