Cañada de los Gatos, Archaeological site in Mogán, Canary Islands.
Cañada de los Gatos is an archaeological complex located at the mouth of Mogán ravine featuring stone dwellings, burial caves, and various ancient structures distributed across interconnected areas. The site contains residential caves, grave mounds, stone chambers, and funeral caves that show different aspects of the settlement's organization.
The settlement was founded by Berber aboriginal inhabitants of Gran Canaria and developed over more than 1300 years. The occupation ended in the 15th century when the island's population faced European conquest.
The site reveals how early inhabitants of Gran Canaria organized their community life and honored their deceased. The arrangement of structures shows their daily practices and spiritual beliefs from that era.
The site is easily accessible on foot from the village of Mogán and allows visitors to explore the various structures at their own pace. It is recommended to bring comfortable shoes and water, as the paths are uneven and the sun heats the rocky coastal area intensely.
Two square structures within the complex serve as funeral monuments and create a physical link to the Las Crucesitas cemetery through a path lined with burial chambers. This architectural arrangement shows how the community honored their deceased and structured their settlement around death rituals.
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