Royal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07)

Why it mattersRoyal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07) at Hypogeum, Paola, Malta is a Neolithic (regional) ancient city of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 1200 BCE

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

Built

c. 1200 BCE

Period

Neolithic (regional)

Culture

Neolithic

Purpose

Ridge and associated settlement

Excavation

Excavated

1. c. 1200 BCE

   Initial construction / first occupation at Royal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07)

2. 19th–20th century

   Excavation and research at Royal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07)

• Royal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07) Main Ancient-City Feature

  structure

  Primary ancient-city feature at Royal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07) – central ridge and associated settlement element with stratified deposits

  35.9610° N · 14.2542° E

• Royal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07) Secondary Enclosure

  enclosure

  Ancillary enclosure/wall line at Royal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07) defining settlement or ritual space

  35.9609° N · 14.2542° E

• Royal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07) Outlier Rock Art Panel

  rock art

  Outlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Royal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07) ceremonial landscape

  35.9611° N · 14.2541° E

• Royal Hypogeum Ridge B — Hypogeum, Paola (59-07) Reservoir Cistern

  hydraulic

  Rock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management

  35.9608° N · 14.2541° E