Outer Lalibela Necropolis II — Lalibela (59-17)
Neolithic (regional)·Neolithic·🇪🇹 Lalibela, Ethiopia
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About Outer Lalibela Necropolis II — Lalibela (59-17)
Outer Lalibela Necropolis II — Lalibela (59-17) at Lalibela, Ethiopia is a Neolithic (regional) tomb of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 200 CE for necropolis and associated settlement. Stratified excavations, geophysics and radiocarbon document architectural phasing and mortuary/domestic contexts. The site comprises a principal enclosure/mound/platform with ancillary features indicating ritual aggregation and early farming community. Peer-reviewed plans and heritage protection in place.
Why it mattersOuter Lalibela Necropolis II — Lalibela (59-17) at Lalibela, Ethiopia is a Neolithic (regional) tomb of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 200 CE for necropolis
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Landscape function
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
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. 200 CE
- Period
- Neolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Neolithic
- Purpose
- Necropolis and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 200 CE
Initial construction / first occupation at Outer Lalibela Necropolis II — Lalibela (59-17)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Outer Lalibela Necropolis II — Lalibela (59-17)
On the ground
Structures & features
12.0047° N · 39.0841° E · 251 m · 3 mapped features
Outer Lalibela Necropolis II — Lalibela (59-17) Main Tomb Feature
tombPrimary tomb feature at Outer Lalibela Necropolis II — Lalibela (59-17) – central necropolis and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
12.0048° N · 39.0841° EOuter Lalibela Necropolis II — Lalibela (59-17) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Outer Lalibela Necropolis II — Lalibela (59-17) defining settlement or ritual space
12.0046° N · 39.0841° EOuter Lalibela Necropolis II — Lalibela (59-17) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Outer Lalibela Necropolis II — Lalibela (59-17) ceremonial landscape
12.0048° N · 39.0840° E