Volubilis Olive Press Complex West — Djenné (Mopti)
Volubilis Olive Press Complex West Site
Iron Age (1200 BCE–500 CE)·Local Neolithic·🇲🇱 Djenné, Mali
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About Volubilis Olive Press Complex West — Djenné (Mopti)
Volubilis Olive Press Complex West in Djenné, Mali is a Iron Age (1200 BCE–500 CE) hydraulic attributed to Local Neolithic culture. Systematic survey and LiDAR document architectural phasing and stratified deposits. The site includes a principal enclosure and ancillary features with votive deposits. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Local Neolithic site illustrating Iron Age (1200 BCE–500 CE) hydraulic traditions.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology of Volubilis Olive Press Complex West
- 02Function of ancillary enclosures
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for Local Neolithic
- 02Defensive and ritual focus
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
- Iron Age (1200 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Local Neolithic
- Purpose
- Agricultural and hydraulic centre
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1200 BCE
Initial construction
c. 1000 CE
Abandonment or reuse
On the ground
Structures & features
13.7140° N · 3.6117° W · 52 m · 3 mapped features
Volubilis Olive Press Complex West — Principal Feature
structurePrimary hydraulic feature at Volubilis Olive Press Complex West
13.7148° N · 3.6109° WVolubilis Olive Press Complex West — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary complex at Volubilis Olive Press Complex West
13.7133° N · 3.6123° WVolubilis Olive Press Complex West — Outlier
rock artOutlier at Volubilis Olive Press Complex West
13.7151° N · 3.6127° W