Hydraulic System at New Cist
New Cist
Andean Formative (1800–200 BCE)·Andean Formative·🇹🇳 Kairouan Governorate, Tunisia
About
About Hydraulic System at New Cist
Hydraulic System at New Cist in Kairouan Governorate, Tunisia is a Andean Formative (1800–200 BCE) hydraulic attributed to Andean Formative culture. Systematically investigated through magnetometry and fieldwalking, it presents a central mound with necropolis. Construction employs cyclopean blocks and demonstrates distinct phasing. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans verify location and chronology.
Why it mattersKey Andean Formative hydraulic with stratified sequence and regional significance.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing of monuments
- 02Function as ceremonial vs domestic centre
Theories
- 01Trading entrepôt and regional hub
- 02Ceremonial centre and pilgrimage 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. 1473 BCE
- Period
- Andean Formative (1800–200 BCE)
- Culture
- Andean Formative
- Purpose
- Defensive and administrative
- Excavation
- Unexcavated
c. 1473 BCE
Initial construction and primary occupation
c. 1143 BCE
Architectural refurbishment
c. 203 CE
Reoccupation and adaptation
1908
Rediscovery and systematic excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
36.9411° N · 10.6981° E · 2310 m · 4 mapped features
Granary Cluster
courtyardHydraulic feature — canal
36.9406° N · 10.6996° EReservoir/Cistern
gatewayHydraulic feature — canal
36.9440° N · 10.6964° EGranary Cluster 3
enclosureHydraulic feature — well
36.9423° N · 10.6982° EGranary Cluster 4
granaryBurial zone — shaft tombs
36.9391° N · 10.6977° E