Sacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36)

Why it mattersSacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36) at Hypogeum, Paola, Malta is a Early Historic (regional) tomb of the Early Historic tradition, built c

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Built

c. 800 BCE

Period

Early Historic (regional)

Culture

Early Historic

Purpose

Terrace and associated settlement

Excavation

Partially excavated

1. c. 800 BCE

   Initial construction / first occupation at Sacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36)

2. 19th–20th century

   Excavation and research at Sacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36)

• Sacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36) Main Tomb Feature

  tomb

  Primary tomb feature at Sacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36) – central terrace and associated settlement element with stratified deposits

  35.1823° N · 14.9265° E

• Sacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36) Secondary Enclosure

  enclosure

  Ancillary enclosure/wall line at Sacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36) defining settlement or ritual space

  35.1822° N · 14.9265° E

• Sacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36) Outlier Rock Art Panel

  rock art

  Outlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Sacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36) ceremonial landscape

  35.1824° N · 14.9264° E

• Sacred Hypogeum Terrace Central — Hypogeum, Paola (59-36) Reservoir Cistern

  hydraulic

  Rock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management

  35.1822° N · 14.9264° E