Pedro González Quintero

Pedro González Quintero is a Professor at the Department of Historical Sciences of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, specializing in Prehistory and Archaeological Heritage. His research focuses on Canarian archaeology, archaeological ceramics, and the socio-economic dynamics of prehistoric societies. He has advised numerous students in History and Cultural Heritage programs, contributing to studies on archaeological site management, historical tourism, and oral history.

His work integrates field archaeology with laboratory analysis, particularly in ceramic technology and site formation processes. Key projects include investigations at La Cerera (Gran Canaria) and Puente de Santa Bárbara (Almería), exploring metallurgical activities and settlement patterns. He is affiliated with the GIR Research in Archaeology and Heritage group, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to cultural heritage preservation.

Publications highlight advancements in understanding prehistoric Canarian societies, Neolithic pastoralism in Andalusia, and Chalcolithic metallurgy. His students' thesis topics reflect diverse interests, from historical tourism planning to indigenous political structures in Gran Canaria.