Western Great Zimbabwe Hilltop II — Great Zimbabwe (57-39)
Neolithic (regional)·Neolithic·🇿🇼 Great Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
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About Western Great Zimbabwe Hilltop II — Great Zimbabwe (57-39)
Western Great Zimbabwe Hilltop II — Great Zimbabwe (57-39) at Great Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe is a Neolithic (regional) temple complex of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 1800 BCE 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 mattersWestern Great Zimbabwe Hilltop II — Great Zimbabwe (57-39) at Great Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe is a Neolithic (regional) temple complex of the Neolithic tradition, buil
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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
- Neolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Neolithic
- Purpose
- Hilltop and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 1800 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Western Great Zimbabwe Hilltop II — Great Zimbabwe (57-39)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Western Great Zimbabwe Hilltop II — Great Zimbabwe (57-39)
On the ground
Structures & features
19.9507° S · 31.2969° E · 443 m · 3 mapped features
Western Great Zimbabwe Hilltop II — Great Zimbabwe (57-39) Main Temple-Complex Feature
temple complexPrimary temple-complex feature at Western Great Zimbabwe Hilltop II — Great Zimbabwe (57-39) – central hilltop and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
19.9506° S · 31.2969° EWestern Great Zimbabwe Hilltop II — Great Zimbabwe (57-39) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Western Great Zimbabwe Hilltop II — Great Zimbabwe (57-39) defining settlement or ritual space
19.9508° S · 31.2969° EWestern Great Zimbabwe Hilltop II — Great Zimbabwe (57-39) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Western Great Zimbabwe Hilltop II — Great Zimbabwe (57-39) ceremonial landscape
19.9506° S · 31.2968° E