Funerary Architecture in the Arteara Necropolis: Tumuli and Cists
A detailed analysis of the construction and typology of tumuli and cists in the Arteara Necropolis, the largest pre-Hispanic cemetery in the Canary Islands.
Digital Museum · Canarian Archipelago
History and culture
of the Canary Islands.
An educational and cultural initiative that preserves, disseminates and promotes the rich history of the Canary Islands. Discover the legacy of our archipelago through an immersive digital experience.
Three gatewaysto explore.
See all sectionsTimeline
A chronological journey through the most significant events that have forged the Canarian identity from prehistory to the present day.
Explore timelineIslands
Discover the unique history of each of the eight islands that make up our archipelago, each with its own character.
Visit islandsFigures
Meet the people who have shaped the historical course of the Canary Islands, from the Guanche menceyes to contemporary protagonists.
Meet figuresCollections
View all
Conquest and Indigenous resistance
A collection on European arrival, Indigenous resistance and the transformation of island society.
Canaries and the Americas
Stopovers, migrations, ports and cultural links between the islands and the American Atlantic.
The Aboriginal world
Language, archaeology, foodways, names and memory of Indigenous Canarian societies.
Women in Canarian history
A collection for locating women’s voices in conquest, culture, memory and creation.
LatestArticles.
View all articles
Orality as a Primary Source in the Study of the Guanche Language
Maximiano Trapero emphasizes the crucial role of orality as a primary source for researching the Guanche language, contrasting it with the traditional reliance on written documents.
The Temporal Progression of Volcanism in the Canary Islands: Ages, Stages, and Geological Significance
The temporal evolution of volcanism in the Canary Islands reveals a clear progression of ages and stages, fundamental for understanding the archipelago's formation and current volcanic risk.
HistoricalFigures.
View all figures
A Living Legacy.
Eight islands, age-old cultures, living traditions and a unique identity in the Atlantic. Canarias Historia is the digital archive that future generations deserve.
Image: Guayafanta, CC BY-SA 4.0
_Vista_general.jpg){kind=link}