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El Maipés Necropolis
28.0977° N, -15.6956° E
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The El Maipés necropolis (Spanish: necropolis del Maipés ) is an ancient burial site near Agaete on the Spanish island of Grand Canary, province of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands of the west coast of Africa. Second-largest necropolis of the Canaries after that of Arteara, the site is listed Spanish Heritage as a Property of cultural interest in the category "archaeological zone". Its particular geology, and subsequently its vegetation are also of notable interest.
Historical Timeline
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Necropolis use
8th–10th centuries
Lava flow deposition
about 3,000 years ago
Declared Historic Heritage
1973-07-05
Declared Property of cultural interest
1992
Restoration and reopening
2013-04-16
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Defensive Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
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