Cueva La Espiral
About this property
La Espiral Cave (Spanish: Cueva La Espiral ) is a cave and archaeological site located in the Bauta Abajo barrio in the municipality of Orocovis, Puerto Rico. The archaeological site consists of two outcrops containing approximately 170 rock art images dating from A.D. 600–1500. The site was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 20, 2011.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 11000673. It was listed on September 19, 2011.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Cueva La Espiral listed on the National Register?
Cueva La Espiral was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 19, 2011.
What type of historic resource is Cueva La Espiral?
Cueva La Espiral is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cueva La Espiral?
The period of significance for Cueva La Espiral is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1500.
Can I research the history near Cueva La Espiral?
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