Sacred Hypogeum Citadel Outer — Hypogeum, Paola (59-37)
Medieval (regional)·Medieval·🇲🇹 Hypogeum, Paola, Malta
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About Sacred Hypogeum Citadel Outer — Hypogeum, Paola (59-37)
Sacred Hypogeum Citadel Outer — Hypogeum, Paola (59-37) at Hypogeum, Paola, Malta is a Medieval (regional) ancient city of the Medieval tradition, built c. 1800 BCE for citadel 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 Hypogeum Citadel Outer — Hypogeum, Paola (59-37) at Hypogeum, Paola, Malta is a Medieval (regional) ancient city of the Medieval tradition, built c. 1800
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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. 1800 BCE
- Period
- Medieval (regional)
- Culture
- Medieval
- Purpose
- Citadel and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 1800 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Sacred Hypogeum Citadel Outer — Hypogeum, Paola (59-37)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Sacred Hypogeum Citadel Outer — Hypogeum, Paola (59-37)
On the ground
Structures & features
35.9933° N · 15.2223° E · 484 m · 3 mapped features
Sacred Hypogeum Citadel Outer — Hypogeum, Paola (59-37) Main Ancient-City Feature
structurePrimary ancient-city feature at Sacred Hypogeum Citadel Outer — Hypogeum, Paola (59-37) – central citadel and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
35.9934° N · 15.2224° ESacred Hypogeum Citadel Outer — Hypogeum, Paola (59-37) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Sacred Hypogeum Citadel Outer — Hypogeum, Paola (59-37) defining settlement or ritual space
35.9932° N · 15.2224° ESacred Hypogeum Citadel Outer — Hypogeum, Paola (59-37) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Sacred Hypogeum Citadel Outer — Hypogeum, Paola (59-37) ceremonial landscape
35.9934° N · 15.2222° E