Ancares - Somiedo

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Ancares and Somiedo are two areas in the Cantabrian Mountains where Braña, a traditional system of livestock farming and transhumance, is still in use today. Braña are seasonal pastures located between 700 and 1800 metres in altitude. The Braña system dates back to the 11th century and is characterised by several types of small stone huts for pastors and their livestock.

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Ancares - Somiedo (ID: 5132)
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On tentative list 2007 Site history
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2007: Added to Tentative List
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  • Natural landscape: Mountain
  • Cultural Landscape: Continuing
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