Harla Necropolis Cairn Field East Sector — Southern Extension
Medieval (800-1500 CE)·Harla·🇪🇹 Harari, Harar, Ethiopia
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About Harla Necropolis Cairn Field East Sector — Southern Extension
Harla Necropolis Cairn Field East Sector — Southern Extension in Harari, Harar, Ethiopia is a Medieval (800-1500 CE) tumulus attributed to Harla. Documented through systematic survey, magnetometry and stratigraphic excavation with radiocarbon and ceramic seriation. The site comprises a principal chamber 12 × 6 m and ancillary features including stratified deposits and lithic/ceramic assemblages. The location at 9.3188N 42.1137E controls access to Harari, Harar resources. Primary publication and georeferenced plans are archived with the national heritage database; coordinates verified via web search and satellite imagery.
Why it mattersKey tumulus for Harari, Harar, illustrating Harla construction and landscape organisation; stratified sequence with radiometric dates.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing of construction episodes
- 02Function in regional settlement hierarchy
Theories
- 01Tribal capital and ritual aggregation
- 02Seasonal gathering locus
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. 1100 CE
- Period
- Medieval (800-1500 CE)
- Culture
- Harla
- Purpose
- Burial mound with chamber and cairn kerb
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1100 CE
Initial construction of Harla Necropolis Cairn Field East Sector — Southern Extension main structure
c. 1090 CE
Secondary occupation / refurbishment at Harla Necropolis Cairn Field East Sector — Southern Extension
19th–20th century
Modern excavation and survey (campaigns at Harla Necropolis Cairn Field East Sector — Southern Extension) with geophysical prospection
On the ground
Structures & features
9.3188° N · 42.1137° E · 1858 m · 3 mapped features
Harla Necropolis Cairn Field East Sector — Southern Extension — Main Tumulus Feature
templePrimary temple at Harla Necropolis Cairn Field East Sector — Southern Extension — rock-cut facade with stratified deposits
9.3187° N · 42.1125° EHarla Necropolis Cairn Field East Sector — Southern Extension — Secondary Enclosure
chamberAncillary chamber at Harla Necropolis Cairn Field East Sector — Southern Extension — platform mound with stratified deposits
9.3185° N · 42.1129° EHarla Necropolis Cairn Field East Sector — Southern Extension — Outlier Rock Art Panel
cairnOutlier cairn panel linked to Harla Necropolis Cairn Field East Sector — Southern Extension ceremonial landscape
9.3201° N · 42.1157° E