Kilwa Husuni Kubwa Extension
Kilwa Husuni Kubwa Extension Site
Early Medieval (500–1000 CE)·Local Neolithic·🇳🇪 Ténéré, Niger
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About Kilwa Husuni Kubwa Extension
Kilwa Husuni Kubwa Extension in Ténéré, Niger is a Early Medieval (500–1000 CE) temple complex attributed to Local Neolithic culture. Systematic survey and LiDAR document architectural phasing and stratified deposits. The site includes a principal enclosure and ancillary features with votive deposits. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Local Neolithic site illustrating Early Medieval (500–1000 CE) temple-complex traditions.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology of Kilwa Husuni Kubwa Extension
- 02Function of ancillary enclosures
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for Local Neolithic
- 02Defensive and ritual 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. 3000 BCE
- Period
- Early Medieval (500–1000 CE)
- Culture
- Local Neolithic
- Purpose
- Ceremonial centre and settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 3000 BCE
Initial construction
c. 1000 CE
Abandonment or reuse
On the ground
Structures & features
16.1110° N · 8.2078° E · 601 m · 3 mapped features
Kilwa Husuni Kubwa Extension — Principal Feature
structurePrimary temple-complex feature at Kilwa Husuni Kubwa Extension
16.1118° N · 8.2086° EKilwa Husuni Kubwa Extension — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary complex at Kilwa Husuni Kubwa Extension
16.1103° N · 8.2072° EKilwa Husuni Kubwa Extension — Outlier
rock artOutlier at Kilwa Husuni Kubwa Extension
16.1121° N · 8.2068° E