Upper Delphi Hilltop A — Delphi (60-32)
Neolithic (regional)·Neolithic·🇬🇷 Delphi, Greece
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About Upper Delphi Hilltop A — Delphi (60-32)
Upper Delphi Hilltop A — Delphi (60-32) at Delphi, Greece is a Neolithic (regional) archaeological wonder of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 800 CE for hilltop 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 mattersUpper Delphi Hilltop A — Delphi (60-32) at Delphi, Greece is a Neolithic (regional) archaeological wonder of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 800 CE for hillto
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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. 800 CE
- Period
- Neolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Neolithic
- Purpose
- Hilltop and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 800 CE
Initial construction / first occupation at Upper Delphi Hilltop A — Delphi (60-32)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Upper Delphi Hilltop A — Delphi (60-32)
On the ground
Structures & features
38.0426° N · 21.9441° E · 480 m · 3 mapped features
Upper Delphi Hilltop A — Delphi (60-32) Main Archaeological-Wonder Feature
archaeological wonderPrimary archaeological-wonder feature at Upper Delphi Hilltop A — Delphi (60-32) – central hilltop and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
38.0426° N · 21.9441° EUpper Delphi Hilltop A — Delphi (60-32) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Upper Delphi Hilltop A — Delphi (60-32) defining settlement or ritual space
38.0425° N · 21.9441° EUpper Delphi Hilltop A — Delphi (60-32) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Upper Delphi Hilltop A — Delphi (60-32) ceremonial landscape
38.0427° N · 21.9440° E