Western Hypogeum Necropolis Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-09)
Early Historic (regional)·Early Historic·🇲🇹 Hypogeum, Paola, Malta
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About Western Hypogeum Necropolis Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-09)
Western Hypogeum Necropolis Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-09) at Hypogeum, Paola, Malta is a Early Historic (regional) ancient city of the Early Historic tradition, built c. 800 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 Hypogeum Necropolis Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-09) at Hypogeum, Paola, Malta is a Early Historic (regional) ancient city of the Early Historic traditio
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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. 800 BCE
- Period
- Early Historic (regional)
- Culture
- Early Historic
- Purpose
- Necropolis and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 800 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Western Hypogeum Necropolis Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-09)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Western Hypogeum Necropolis Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-09)
On the ground
Structures & features
35.5790° N · 14.5767° E · 424 m · 3 mapped features
- Western Hypogeum Necropolis Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-09) Main Ancient-City FeaturestructurePrimary ancient-city feature at Western Hypogeum Necropolis Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-09) – central necropolis and associated settlement element with stratified deposits35.5790° N · 14.5768° E
- Western Hypogeum Necropolis Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-09) Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Western Hypogeum Necropolis Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-09) defining settlement or ritual space35.5789° N · 14.5768° E
- Western Hypogeum Necropolis Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-09) Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Western Hypogeum Necropolis Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-09) ceremonial landscape35.5791° N · 14.5767° E