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Statues of the Guanche Kings of Candelaria

Statues of the Guanche Kings of Candelaria

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Statues of the Guanche Kings of Candelaria

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Location: Candelaria, Sur De Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

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3. Punta de Güímar Volcanic Coast – Malpaís of Güímar loop from Urbanización la Palma

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August 24, 2023

Nine statues of the Guanche kings stand diagonally opposite the basilica on the sea side of the Plaza de la Patrona de Canarias in Candelaria. They are also called "Menceys" in Tenerife, because when the Canary Islands were conquered by the Spaniards in the 15th century, Tenerife was divided into nine kingdoms (Menceyatos), each of which was ruled by a chief, the "Mencey".

The Guanche kings and their territories:

Acaymo: Mencey from Tacoronte (North Coast)
Adjona: Mencey from Abona (southeast coast)
Anaterve: Mencey of Güímar (east coast)
Bencomo: Mencey of Taoro (North Coast)
Beneharo: Mencey of Anaga (Northeast)
Pelicar: Mencey of Adeje (South West Coast)
Pelinor: Mencey of Icod (Northwest Coast)
Romen: Mencey from Daute (northwest coast)
Tequeste: Mencey from Tegueste (North East Coast)

Source: online-destination.de/spain/teneriffa/ostkueste/candelaria-guanchenkoenige.html

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Statues of the Guanche Kings of Candelaria

1. Candelaria Town Hall – Candelaria Promenade loop from Punta Larga

2. Basilica of Candelaria – Marino Viewpoint of Candelaria loop from Urbanización la Palma

3. Punta de Güímar Volcanic Coast – Malpaís of Güímar loop from Urbanización la Palma

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