There are many archaeological artefacts from the Gaunches that have been preserved. These remains of their culture provide a valuable record of history that...
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Bencomo was the King of Taoro during the Spanish conquest. His kingdom was made up of lands in the area now known as the Orotava Valley. He led the aborigine...
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The story of the Guanche King Bentor demonstrates the fierce resistance to the European invasion. Bentor or Bentorey, son of Bencomo (another important king in...
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When the Kingdom of Castilla began the conquest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife and the rest of the islands of the archipelago were inhabited by the Guanches....
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Princess Dácil was the daughter of Bencomo, King of Taoro - a bitter enemy of the Spanish. However, the princess fell in love and married one of the invaders,...
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The language that these ancient inhabitants spoke disappeared soon after the conquest of the island, as did the rest of their culture. Today, it is not possible...
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The custom was to preserve the body of the deceased by embalming it in a very similar way to other ancient civilisations. The aim, connected to their religious...
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When the Europeans arrived on the island Tenerife was divided into nine kingdoms or "menceyatos," each one governed by a "Mencey" (king). In the district of...
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