El Maipés Necropolis, Pre-Hispanic necropolis in Agaete, Spain
The burial ground contains more than 700 tombs spread across one square kilometer of volcanic terrain on the northern coast of Gran Canaria.
Built between the 8th and 10th centuries, this necropolis served as the final resting place for the indigenous Canarii people before Spanish colonization.
The varying sizes and construction methods of the tombs, ranging from simple stone rings to large conical structures, indicate social hierarchies within Canarii society.
The archaeological park opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in winter and until 6:00 PM during summer months.
Eight bodies discovered outside the cemetery walls suggest the existence of specific burial exclusion practices for certain individuals in ancient Canarian society.
Location: Agaete
GPS coordinates: 28.09688,-15.69120
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:27
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