Southern Lalibela Hilltop II — Lalibela (59-50)

Why it mattersSouthern Lalibela Hilltop II — Lalibela (59-50) at Lalibela, Ethiopia is a Classical (regional) ancient city of the Classical tradition, built c. 3000 BCE for h

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

Built

c. 3000 BCE

Period

Classical (regional)

Culture

Classical

Purpose

Hilltop and associated settlement

Excavation

Partially excavated

1. c. 3000 BCE

   Initial construction / first occupation at Southern Lalibela Hilltop II — Lalibela (59-50)

2. 19th–20th century

   Excavation and research at Southern Lalibela Hilltop II — Lalibela (59-50)

• Southern Lalibela Hilltop II — Lalibela (59-50) Main Ancient-City Feature

  structure

  Primary ancient-city feature at Southern Lalibela Hilltop II — Lalibela (59-50) – central hilltop and associated settlement element with stratified deposits

  11.7510° N · 39.2028° E

• Southern Lalibela Hilltop II — Lalibela (59-50) Secondary Enclosure

  enclosure

  Ancillary enclosure/wall line at Southern Lalibela Hilltop II — Lalibela (59-50) defining settlement or ritual space

  11.7508° N · 39.2028° E

• Southern Lalibela Hilltop II — Lalibela (59-50) Outlier Rock Art Panel

  rock art

  Outlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Southern Lalibela Hilltop II — Lalibela (59-50) ceremonial landscape

  11.7510° N · 39.2027° E