Necrópolis de Arteara

The necropolis contains more than 800 burial structures made from local stones, spread across 37,535 square meters along the Fataga ravine.

Dating from the 5th century BC, this cemetery served as the final resting place for the indigenous Canarii people over a period of 2,500 years.

The burial structures reflect different social status through their shapes, including truncated cones, pyramids, circles, and rectangular formations using dry stone construction methods.

The site features an interpretation center offering guided tours, with admission prices ranging from free for children under 10 to 4 euros for adults.

The tombs were constructed using stones from a massive landslide from the nearby mountain La Cogolla, integrating natural geological events into burial practices.

Location: Canary Islands

Location: San Bartolomé de Tirajana

GPS coordinates: 27.84564,-15.56929

Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:58