In the old village of Fiquinineo, also known as the village of Peña de las Cucharas, near present-day Teguise, excavations have resulted in significant archaeological discoveries. These findings demonstrate the convergence of the Majos culture, holding immense cultural value. This site is one of the most important on the island due to its historical and heritage significance. It forms a major housing complex, complemented by the nearby Las Cruces site.

Fiquinineo is one of the most relevant pre-colonial sites in Lanzarote, nearly comparable in archaeological and heritage value to that of Zonzamas. Thanks to the excavations carried out, it is understood that the settlement was occupied by the Moorish population brought as slaves to Lanzarote following the Norman invasion and conquest.

Eight house enclosures have been discovered in Fiquinineo, and another ten remain to be investigated just a hundred meters away. The site stands out for the presence of remains from various cultures, including the Majos, Moriscos, and Portuguese. A charred barley seed discovery has allowed dating of the oldest remains to 1290.

At the beginning of the 19th century, the town of Fiquinineo was buried by sandstorms, which helped preserve the structures in a remarkably good state.

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