Risco Caído Art Print, GRAN CANARIA

Art print from the Spain Series. Landscape of Risco Caído in Gran Canaria.

The site consists of 21 caves carved into the volcanic rock of the ravine's cliff face. These caves were used for housing and agriculture/livestock farming for at least 600 years.
In addition to the uses mentioned, the cave known as C6 is believed to have been an almogarén, or meeting place, for the Canarii priests. The cave is unique in its vaulted structure and features an artificial opening that, when illuminated by the dawn light, produces a peculiar optical effect on the images imprinted on the cave wall. The drawings of triangles, possibly representations of pubic areas, suggest that it was a temple dedicated to fertility. It is also believed to have been used as an astronomical observatory by the aboriginal inhabitants.

Printed sheet on 320 gsm paper. High-quality embossing. Measures 23 x 23 cm.