Thonis Temple Pylon South
Thonis Temple Pylon South Site
Iron Age (1200 BCE–500 CE)·Bronze Age·🇧🇷 Sambaqui Coast, Brazil
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About Thonis Temple Pylon South
Thonis Temple Pylon South in Sambaqui Coast, Brazil is a Iron Age (1200 BCE–500 CE) archaeological wonder attributed to Bronze Age culture. Systematic survey and LiDAR document architectural phasing and stratified deposits. The site includes a principal enclosure and ancillary features with votive deposits. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Bronze Age site illustrating Iron Age (1200 BCE–500 CE) archaeological-wonder traditions.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology of Thonis Temple Pylon South
- 02Function of ancillary enclosures
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for Bronze Age
- 02Defensive and ritual focus
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
- Iron Age (1200 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Bronze Age
- Purpose
- Ceremonial centre and settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 3000 BCE
Initial construction
c. 1000 CE
Abandonment or reuse
On the ground
Structures & features
27.3929° S · 49.1360° W · 754 m · 3 mapped features
Thonis Temple Pylon South — Principal Feature
structurePrimary archaeological-wonder feature at Thonis Temple Pylon South
27.3921° S · 49.1352° WThonis Temple Pylon South — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary complex at Thonis Temple Pylon South
27.3936° S · 49.1366° WThonis Temple Pylon South — Outlier
rock artOutlier at Thonis Temple Pylon South
27.3918° S · 49.1370° W