Funeral practices in the protohistoric necropolis of Arteara (Gran Canaria): a heritage under discussion

Abstract

We make an approach to the fu- nerary world of the protohistoric populations of the Canary Islands using as a reference point the Tumular Necropolis of Arteara, lo- cated on the island of Gran Canaria, a site from which we analyse its peculiarities and the different interventions to which it has been subdued. In addition, we intend to show the information provided by different special- ist to know various questions about the ritu- als used in the protohistory of the islands, to finally analyse the current state of the site, its management and dissemination of that spe- cific type of archaeological heritage.