Las Parinas

Las Parinas is a geological and cultural region in northwestern Argentina , consisting of unique volcanic geomorphology[1] as well as a long human settlement history. Today the region is an important center of animal husbandry, where primarily llama and sheep are raised for their wool to be used as textile products.[2] The region has been submitted by its government to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List for its purported universal natural and cultural value.

## World Heritage Status

This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on November 15, 2001 in the Mixed (Cultural + Natural) category.[2]

## Notes

1. ↑ Andrew Goudie (27 May 2013). Arid and Semi-Arid Geomorphology. Cambridge University Press. p. 297. ISBN 978-1-107-00554-9. https://books.google.com/books?id=8oqhNRbq5o4C&pg=PA297.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Las Parinas - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

## References

* Las Parinas - UNESCO World Heritage Centre Accessed on March 5, 2009.

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