Royal Giza Ridge West — Giza (56-35)
Classical (regional)·Classical·🇪🇬 Giza, Egypt
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About Royal Giza Ridge West — Giza (56-35)
Royal Giza Ridge West — Giza (56-35) at Giza, Egypt is a Classical (regional) megalithic of the Classical tradition, built c. 1200 BCE for ridge 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 mattersRoyal Giza Ridge West — Giza (56-35) at Giza, Egypt is a Classical (regional) megalithic of the Classical tradition, built c. 1200 BCE for ridge and associated
Open questions
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. 1200 BCE
- Period
- Classical (regional)
- Culture
- Classical
- Purpose
- Ridge and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1200 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Royal Giza Ridge West — Giza (56-35)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Royal Giza Ridge West — Giza (56-35)
On the ground
Structures & features
30.0649° N · 31.5305° E · 236 m · 4 mapped features
Royal Giza Ridge West — Giza (56-35) Main Megalithic Feature
megalithicPrimary megalithic feature at Royal Giza Ridge West — Giza (56-35) – central ridge and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
30.0649° N · 31.5306° ERoyal Giza Ridge West — Giza (56-35) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Royal Giza Ridge West — Giza (56-35) defining settlement or ritual space
30.0648° N · 31.5306° ERoyal Giza Ridge West — Giza (56-35) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Royal Giza Ridge West — Giza (56-35) ceremonial landscape
30.0650° N · 31.5305° ERoyal Giza Ridge West — Giza (56-35) Reservoir Cistern
hydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management
30.0648° N · 31.5304° E