Roque Nublo
Roque Nublo (Clouded Rock, Rock in the Clouds) is a volcanic rock on the island of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. It is 67 m (220 ft) tall, and its top is 1,813 m (5,948 ft) above sea level.[1] Second highest peak of the island after nearby Pico de las Nieves, it is a famous landmark of the island, protected as a natural monument.[2]
It is located in the municipality Tejeda, 3 km (2 mi) south from the town centre. It was formed by a volcanic eruption around 4.5 million years ago.
For the indigenous people of Gran Canaria, the Roque was a holy monument and a pilar of heaven. It served them as a ritual place to sacrifice to the sun-god.[3]
References
- ↑ El Pais
- ↑ Protected natural areas
- ↑ Gequo-travel (in German)
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Coordinates: 27°58′14″N 15°36′45″W / 27.97056°N 15.61250°W
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