Risco Caido
- States
- Spain
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2019
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 28.0443888889, -15.6611944444
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 1578
- WH Site
- 1578
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Risco Caído, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Spain, recognized in 2019, is a sacred cultural landscape on Gran Canaria, preserving the pre-Hispanic heritage of the Canary Islands’ Indigenous people from the 6th to 15th centuries CE. Featuring cave temples, granaries, and settlements carved into volcanic cliffs, it includes a remarkable astronomical site where sunlight marks seasonal shifts. This rugged terrain reflects Spain’s ancient insular culture, showcasing a unique blend of architecture, spirituality, and environmental harmony.
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• Risco Caido