Sacred Djenné-Jeno Enclosure East — Djenné-Jeno (57-07)
Classical (regional)·Classical·🇲🇱 Djenné-Jeno, Mali
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About Sacred Djenné-Jeno Enclosure East — Djenné-Jeno (57-07)
Sacred Djenné-Jeno Enclosure East — Djenné-Jeno (57-07) at Djenné-Jeno, Mali is a Classical (regional) ancient city of the Classical tradition, built c. 3000 BCE for enclosure 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 mattersSacred Djenné-Jeno Enclosure East — Djenné-Jeno (57-07) at Djenné-Jeno, Mali is a Classical (regional) ancient city of the Classical tradition, built c. 3000 BC
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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. 3000 BCE
- Period
- Classical (regional)
- Culture
- Classical
- Purpose
- Enclosure and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 3000 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Sacred Djenné-Jeno Enclosure East — Djenné-Jeno (57-07)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Sacred Djenné-Jeno Enclosure East — Djenné-Jeno (57-07)
On the ground
Structures & features
13.2388° N · 5.2757° W · 189 m · 3 mapped features
Sacred Djenné-Jeno Enclosure East — Djenné-Jeno (57-07) Main Ancient-City Feature
structurePrimary ancient-city feature at Sacred Djenné-Jeno Enclosure East — Djenné-Jeno (57-07) – central enclosure and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
13.2389° N · 5.2757° WSacred Djenné-Jeno Enclosure East — Djenné-Jeno (57-07) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Sacred Djenné-Jeno Enclosure East — Djenné-Jeno (57-07) defining settlement or ritual space
13.2388° N · 5.2757° WSacred Djenné-Jeno Enclosure East — Djenné-Jeno (57-07) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Sacred Djenné-Jeno Enclosure East — Djenné-Jeno (57-07) ceremonial landscape
13.2390° N · 5.2758° W