Meroe Northern Pyramid Field Extension — Giza Plateau (Giza)
Meroe Northern Pyramid Field Extension Site
Iron Age (1200 BCE–500 CE)·Classical·🇪🇬 Giza Plateau, Egypt
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About Meroe Northern Pyramid Field Extension — Giza Plateau (Giza)
Meroe Northern Pyramid Field Extension in Giza Plateau, Egypt is a Iron Age (1200 BCE–500 CE) megalithic attributed to Classical 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 Classical site illustrating Iron Age (1200 BCE–500 CE) megalithic traditions.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology of Meroe Northern Pyramid Field Extension
- 02Function of ancillary enclosures
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for Classical
- 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. 500 CE
- Period
- Iron Age (1200 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Classical
- Purpose
- Ceremonial centre and settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 500 CE
Initial construction
c. 1000 CE
Abandonment or reuse
On the ground
Structures & features
30.5169° N · 30.5519° E · 77 m · 3 mapped features
Meroe Northern Pyramid Field Extension — Principal Feature
structurePrimary megalithic feature at Meroe Northern Pyramid Field Extension
30.5177° N · 30.5527° EMeroe Northern Pyramid Field Extension — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary complex at Meroe Northern Pyramid Field Extension
30.5162° N · 30.5513° EMeroe Northern Pyramid Field Extension — Outlier
rock artOutlier at Meroe Northern Pyramid Field Extension
30.5180° N · 30.5509° E