Lower Hypogeum Sanctuary Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-12)

Why it mattersLower Hypogeum Sanctuary Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-12) at Hypogeum, Paola, Malta is a Bronze Age (regional) ancient city of the Bronze Age tradition, built c.

Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.

Built

c. 3000 BCE

Period

Bronze Age (regional)

Culture

Bronze Age

Purpose

Sanctuary and associated settlement

Excavation

Excavation ongoing

1. c. 3000 BCE

   Initial construction / first occupation at Lower Hypogeum Sanctuary Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-12)

2. 19th–20th century

   Excavation and research at Lower Hypogeum Sanctuary Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-12)

• Lower Hypogeum Sanctuary Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-12) Main Ancient-City Feature

  structure

  Primary ancient-city feature at Lower Hypogeum Sanctuary Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-12) – central sanctuary and associated settlement element with stratified deposits

  36.2054° N · 14.3393° E

• Lower Hypogeum Sanctuary Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-12) Secondary Enclosure

  enclosure

  Ancillary enclosure/wall line at Lower Hypogeum Sanctuary Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-12) defining settlement or ritual space

  36.2053° N · 14.3393° E

• Lower Hypogeum Sanctuary Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-12) Outlier Rock Art Panel

  rock art

  Outlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Lower Hypogeum Sanctuary Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-12) ceremonial landscape

  36.2055° N · 14.3392° E

• Lower Hypogeum Sanctuary Inner — Hypogeum, Paola (59-12) Reservoir Cistern

  hydraulic

  Rock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management

  36.2053° N · 14.3392° E