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Risco Caído

Archaeological sites in Gran CanariaUNESCOWorld Heritage Sites in Spain
Risco Caído 20191231 134943
Risco Caído 20191231 134943

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.

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Risco Caído
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Lugar Lugarejos
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