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Hypogeum (historic structure) |
Coordinates: |
| Lat: 35 52 11 N degrees minutes |
Lat: 35.8690 decimal degrees |
| Long: 014 30 24 E degrees minutes |
Long: 14.5060 decimal degrees |
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Note: Multi-leveled subterranean structure located in the Ħal Saflieni section of Paola, Malta, and dating from ca. 3600-2500 BCE. It is thought that the structure was originally a sanctuary, though it was later a necropolis. |
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| Hypogeum (preferred,C,V,LC,O)
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| Hypogeum of Ħal Saflieni (C,V)
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| Hal Saflieni Hypogeum (C,V)
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| Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (C,V)
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| Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni (C,V)
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| Hypogeum Temples (C,V)
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Paola (locality) (P) |
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Paola (inhabited place) (P) |
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Hypogeum (historic structure) (P) |
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Paola (locality) (P) |
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Paola (inhabited place) (P) |
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Hypogeum (historic structure) (P) |
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Place Types: |
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| historic structure (preferred, C) |
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| archaeological site (C) |
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| ancient site (C) |
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| necropolis (H) |
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| World Heritage Site (C) |
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