Historical Events tagged with "fortín conesa"
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Economics & Industry
The Great Herding Across Patagonia
September 8th, 1888 136 years ago
Thousands of sheep were herded from Fortín Conesa to Santa Cruz near the Strait of Magellan, marking a significant livestock movement. This massive undertaking involved scores of gauchos and established critical trade routes in Patagonia. The sheep migration was vital for the wool industry, which was flourishing in Argentina, reinforcing the region's economic significance.
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