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Risco Caido and the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria Cultural Landscape Spain
Vestiges of pre-Hispanic culture have shaped this landscape
Located in a vast mountainous area in the centre of Gran Canaria, Risco CaÃdo comprises cliffs, ravines and volcanic formations in a landscape of rich biodiversity. The landscape includes a large number of troglodyte (cave) settlements — habitats, granaries and cisterns — whose age is proof of the presence of a pre-Hispanic culture on the island, which has evolved in isolation, from the arrival of North African Berbers, around the beginning of our era, until the first Spanish settlers in the 15th century. The troglodyte complex also includes cult cavities and two sacred temples, or almogarenes — Risco CaÃdo and Roque Bentayga — where seasonal ceremonies were held. These temples are thought to be linked to a possible cult of the stars and Mother Earth.
Discover the online exhibit of Risco Caido and the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria Cultural Landscape with the technical support of Google Arts & Culture.
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Located in a vast mountainous area in the centre of Gran Canaria, Risco CaÃdo comprises cliffs, ravines and volcanic formations in a landscape of rich biodiversity. The landscape includes a large number of troglodyte (cave) settlements — habitats, granaries and cisterns — whose age is proof of the presence of a pre-Hispanic culture on the island, which has evolved in isolation, from the arrival of North African Berbers, around the beginning of our era, until the first Spanish settlers in the 15th century. The troglodyte complex also includes cult cavities and two sacred temples, or almogarenes — Risco CaÃdo and Roque Bentayga — where seasonal ceremonies were held. These temples are thought to be linked to a possible cult of the stars and Mother Earth.
Discover the online exhibit of Risco Caido and the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria Cultural Landscape with the technical support of Google Arts & Culture.
UNESCO World Heritage Site Virtual Tours See all
28 July 2020
Last update:20 April 2023
