Guanches: The Mysterious People of the Canary Islands

The Canary Islands, lost in the Atlantic Ocean, are a mystery in themselves. Since ancient times, these islands have been surrounded by a halo of mysticism, which has only increased since the first European incursions and the discovery of the strange race that lived there. The old descriptions of the islands' inhabitants portray both men and women as exceptionally beautiful and strong, and even more surprisingly, noble.

The origins of the first inhabitants of the Canary Islands remain a great mystery. The volcanic origin of the islands rules out the possibility of any pre-existing population, suggesting that the first inhabitants must have come from somewhere else. But the questions remain: Where did they come from, and how did they get there? To answer these questions, we must consider who these people were and what made up their unique ethnicity.

Were they Vikings, Romans, Phoenicians, or Egyptians? Or perhaps they were the heirs of ancient peoples who have disappeared over time? Is the Berber origin theory valid for all the islands, or for any of them? The book aims to address these questions and more, delving into the fascinating and mysterious world of the ancient inhabitants of the Canary Islands.

The book is written in clear and concise language, drawing on the opinions and expertise of archaeologists, historians, philologists, geographers, cartographers, photographers, illustrators, and editors. The goal is to collect and present all the available knowledge about this strange ethnic group in a pleasant and simplified way.

Accompanying the text are multiple graphic resources, such as maps, drawings, and infographics, which help the reader to fully immerse themselves in the historical and cultural context of the Canary Islands. After more than two millennia in the dark, this reference work aims to uncover the true identity of the mysterious Guanches, the ancient inhabitants of the Canary Islands.

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