Roque Bentayga | |
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Rock Bentayga, Bentaiga | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,414 m (4,639 ft) |
Coordinates | 27°59′29″N 15°38′31″W / 27.99139°N 15.64194°W |
Naming | |
Native name | Bentayga (Guanche) |
English translation | "Place that supports" |
Geography | |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Volcanic plug |
Roque Bentayga is a rock formation on the island of Gran Canaria (Canary Islands, Spain). It is located within the volcanic caldera of Tejeda, in the municipality of the same name, in the heart of the island. Roque Bentayga is considered an archaeological monument because it contains an "almogarén"[1] (a sanctuary built by the indigenous Guanche people).[2]
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