Hydraulic System at South
Ancestral Pueblo (900–1350 CE)·Ancestral Pueblo·🇮🇱 Negev, Israel
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About Hydraulic System at South
Hydraulic System at South in Negev, Israel is a Ancestral Pueblo (900–1350 CE) hydraulic attributed to Ancestral Pueblo culture. Systematically investigated through aerial LiDAR and test trenching, it presents a central mound with ancillary settlement. Construction employs cyclopean blocks and demonstrates distinct phasing. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans verify location and chronology.
Why it mattersKey Ancestral Pueblo hydraulic with stratified sequence and regional significance.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Population scale vs catchment
- 02Function as ceremonial vs domestic centre
Theories
- 01Astronomical observatory and calendar
- 02Defensive refuge and tribal capital
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. 1001 CE
- Period
- Ancestral Pueblo (900–1350 CE)
- Culture
- Ancestral Pueblo
- Purpose
- Necropolis and ritual
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1001 CE
Initial construction and primary occupation
c. 1165 CE
Major enlargement and wall circuit added
c. 1390 CE
Peak occupation and regional prominence
1953
Scientific excavation and conservation
On the ground
Structures & features
32.4723° N · 35.4613° E · 2057 m · 3 mapped features
Outlier Panel
ditchAncillary necropolis associated with main monument
32.4703° N · 35.4610° EOutlier Panel 2
altarHydraulic feature — canal
32.4736° N · 35.4599° ENecropolis Extension
ditchBurial zone — cists
32.4713° N · 35.4637° E