Eastern Axum Citadel Central — Axum (57-24)
Neolithic (regional)·Neolithic·🇪🇹 Axum, Ethiopia
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About Eastern Axum Citadel Central — Axum (57-24)
Eastern Axum Citadel Central — Axum (57-24) at Axum, Ethiopia is a Neolithic (regional) ancient city of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 400 BCE for citadel 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 mattersEastern Axum Citadel Central — Axum (57-24) at Axum, Ethiopia is a Neolithic (regional) ancient city of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 400 BCE for citadel an
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. 400 BCE
- Period
- Neolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Neolithic
- Purpose
- Citadel and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 400 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Eastern Axum Citadel Central — Axum (57-24)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Eastern Axum Citadel Central — Axum (57-24)
On the ground
Structures & features
14.0563° N · 38.7017° E · 461 m · 3 mapped features
Eastern Axum Citadel Central — Axum (57-24) Main Ancient-City Feature
structurePrimary ancient-city feature at Eastern Axum Citadel Central — Axum (57-24) – central citadel and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
14.0564° N · 38.7017° EEastern Axum Citadel Central — Axum (57-24) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Eastern Axum Citadel Central — Axum (57-24) defining settlement or ritual space
14.0562° N · 38.7018° EEastern Axum Citadel Central — Axum (57-24) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Eastern Axum Citadel Central — Axum (57-24) ceremonial landscape
14.0564° N · 38.7016° E