Cuatro Puertas, Archaeological site in Telde, Spain.
Cuatro Puertas is an archaeological site featuring four large doorways cut into volcanic tuff rock that lead into a central chamber measuring 17 by 7 meters (56 by 23 feet). The network of carved chambers and passages reveals different functional areas where the ancient inhabitants lived and worshiped.
The site was carved out by ancient inhabitants from local tuff stone and functioned as a settlement with ceremonial spaces during pre-Hispanic times on the island. This cave complex remains one of the most significant records of how the early community lived and practiced their beliefs.
The main chamber served as a sacred space where the island's original inhabitants gathered to perform rituals and leave carved symbols in the stone. This place reveals how central such locations were to the spiritual life of the ancient community.
The site can be reached from exit 15 of the GC-1 motorway by following signs toward El Goro, or by taking local bus line 35 from Telde's town center. Wear sturdy shoes since the path to the entrances crosses uneven terrain.
Adjacent to the main complex is Cueva de los Papeles, featuring circular floor layouts with walls carved in triangular patterns. These symbols are linked to ancient fertility ceremonies that took place in this region.
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