Cueva de El Tendal, Archaeological cave in San Andrés y Sauces, La Palma, Spain
Cueva de El Tendal is an archaeological cave in San Andrés y Sauces on La Palma island containing multiple dwelling areas from ancient times. The main chamber holds several separate living spaces arranged throughout the stone formation.
The site dates back over 2,000 years to the Benahoarita period, as shown by pottery and layered deposits discovered underground. Archaeologists uncovered these layers between 1981 and 1988, revealing the scope of the ancient settlement.
The cave shows traces of how people lived here, with different areas used for sleeping, cooking, and making tools. Visitors can see how daily tasks were organized within the stone spaces.
An archaeological park near San Juan Ravine displays artifacts and information panels about the ancient settlement. Visitors will find explanations and objects that help them understand how people lived in this place.
Excavations revealed that ancient inhabitants grew crops like wheat and barley, surprising researchers who had expected only fishing and herding. This finding changed understanding of how these communities actually fed themselves.
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