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Risco Caído
28.0435° N, -15.6613° E
About
Risco Caído is a land-form and archaeological site on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain. The site contains prehistoric cave dwellings, temples, and granaries attributed to the pre-Hispanic culture of the Canary Islands. It is also considered to have been used as an astronomical observatory by Aboriginal people. In July 2019, Risco Caído was named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also a UNESCO recognised Cultural Landscape. It is the first World Heritage Site of the island of Gran Canaria and the province of Las Palmas and the fourth of the Canary Islands.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Spanish settlement
15th century
UNESCO inscription
July 2019
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Storage Structures
Water Management Features
Religious and Ritual Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
Astronomical and Timekeeping Structures
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