Western Aleppo Necropolis A — Aleppo (53-22)
Iron Age (regional)·Iron Age·🇸🇾 Aleppo, Syria
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About Western Aleppo Necropolis A — Aleppo (53-22)
Western Aleppo Necropolis A — Aleppo (53-22) at Aleppo, Syria is a Iron Age (regional) tell of the Iron Age tradition, built c. 3000 BCE for necropolis 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 mattersWestern Aleppo Necropolis A — Aleppo (53-22) at Aleppo, Syria is a Iron Age (regional) tell of the Iron Age tradition, built c. 3000 BCE for necropolis and asso
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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. 3000 BCE
- Period
- Iron Age (regional)
- Culture
- Iron Age
- Purpose
- Necropolis and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 3000 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Western Aleppo Necropolis A — Aleppo (53-22)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Western Aleppo Necropolis A — Aleppo (53-22)
On the ground
Structures & features
35.9669° N · 36.7596° E · 144 m · 3 mapped features
Western Aleppo Necropolis A — Aleppo (53-22) Main Tell Feature
tellPrimary tell feature at Western Aleppo Necropolis A — Aleppo (53-22) – central necropolis and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
35.9670° N · 36.7597° EWestern Aleppo Necropolis A — Aleppo (53-22) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Western Aleppo Necropolis A — Aleppo (53-22) defining settlement or ritual space
35.9669° N · 36.7597° EWestern Aleppo Necropolis A — Aleppo (53-22) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Western Aleppo Necropolis A — Aleppo (53-22) ceremonial landscape
35.9671° N · 36.7595° E