Tenerife: Archaeological site list updated to protect Guanche heritage

The coast of Buenavista del Norte on the island of Tenerife is a very important place for archaeologists. To preserve its cultural heritage, local authorities, together with the island's government, are updating the list of archaeological and ethnographic sites in the area. The goal is to make it a legally protected cultural heritage site.

The list was last reviewed more than a decade ago. New research has helped archaeologists assess the condition of 168 already known sites and add 30 more to the list, according to archaeologist Akomar Ruiz.

According to him, among the new finds are places that have great scientific importance and archaeological potential. These include places where the Guanches, the island's indigenous people, lived, caves and structures that can tell us more about how they harvested seafood.

This is a unique place to study the life of the Guanches, as archaeological sites have been preserved here in such rich areas as Teno Bajo, Blanca Gil, Las Arenas or La Fuente.

Government officials visited the Teno Bajo area to see the work being carried out there.

According to officials, knowledge of the Canary Islands needs to be constantly updated, as there is a lot of pressure on the area. The updated list will help to better manage cultural and natural heritage. Once the work is completed, the documentation will be submitted to the local authorities to begin the process of recognizing the area as a cultural heritage site.

Local authorities have been working for many years to highlight the value of their heritage. The updated list will be an important step in protecting and preserving all the monuments on the city's coastline.

This project is an important step in preserving the heritage of Buenavista del Norte and the Canary Islands in general. It will not only help the authorities manage cultural heritage, but also deepen knowledge of the past of the islands' indigenous people.