Archaeologists have analyzed insect remains preserved in the 7th to 9th centuries AD funerary cave of Cruz de la Esquina, Gran Canaria, and found that it was used by the island's Indigenous people for food storage before being adapted into a burial site. The findings have been published in the journal Antiquity.
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Insect Remains Illuminate Indigenous Burial Practices in the Canary Islands
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September 17, 2026
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Archaeologists discovered that the funerary cave of Cruz de la Esquina in Gran Canaria was initially used for food storage by Indigenous people before being converted into a burial site. This research highlights the cultural practices of Indigenous populations in the Canary Islands. While not directly related to Iran, it underscores the importance of understanding historical burial practices globally.
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