Between the Agualatente and Culata ravines, Rosiana Mountain—also known as the Mountain of Bones—rises as a silent witness to Gran Canaria's ancient history. There, carved into the rock, lie the caves of a troglodyte settlement, probably the largest complex in the Canary Islands. A labyrinth of stone invites you to explore the memories of its ancient inhabitants.
A visit to Rosiana is a journey to the heights and the imagination. From its elevated position, the platforms and steps carved into the rock allow one to contemplate the landscape surrounding Tunte, offering one of the most spectacular excursions Gran Canaria has to offer for those seeking contact with its archaeological heritage.
The settlement is an open village within the rock, with more than a hundred rooms interconnected by passageways and stairways. The lower caves served as dwellings, while the upper ones served as granaries or burial vaults, hence the evocative name Bone Mountain. The multi-level layout reveals an ingenious use of space and a planning that combined domestic and ritual needs.
Among the units comprising the complex, several decorated caves stand out. One of them, located in the lower part of the settlement, preserves an ochre plinth from which a dot-shaped motif emerges and covers the rest of the wall. Other, more fragile paintings have been left hanging on the rock after rockfalls, recalling the fragility of time and the resilience of ancient art.
Visiting Rosiana isn't just about exploring a troglodyte settlement; it's about immersing yourself in a tale of stone and landscape, where every step and every painted wall whispers the story of those who inhabited these corners and left us a silent testimony of life in Gran Canaria centuries ago. A place that combines archaeology, nature, and adventure, keeping the island's memory alive among its rocks and ravines.
