Patagonic meset, Plateau region in southern Argentina.
Patagonic Meset is a plateau region in southern Argentina, where low shrubs, stony ground, and flat hills stretch across wide open spaces. The terrain shifts between dry steppes and rocky plains interrupted by occasional river valleys.
Ferdinand Magellan named the region Patagonia in 1520 after his crew encountered the Tehuelche, who had lived here for thousands of years. European settlers arrived in larger numbers only during the 19th century, bringing sheep farming to the area.
The indigenous Mapuche settlements maintain their presence across the plateau, preserving traditional practices despite the challenges of the harsh environment.
The Río Negro, Chubut, and Deseado rivers form green valleys where most towns and villages sit. Travel across the plateau requires a sturdy vehicle, as many routes remain unpaved.
In the central part of the plateau lie areas that few people enter, holding rock layers millions of years old. Some of these rocks show layers that were once seabed before the landmass rose.
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