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What is the history and cultural significance of the Tierra del Fuego region?
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Tierra del Fuego, located at the southern tip of South America, has a rich history and cultural significance. Originally inhabited by the Selk'nam, Haush and Y&&a&&mana, nomadic indigenous peoples, their arrival dates back at least 10,000 years. With European colonization in the 19th century, the region experienced drastic changes with the arrival of missionaries, settlers and the establishment of prisons such as Ushuaia. The name "Land of Fire" is derived from the fires that the indigenous people kept lit in their canoes, which European explorers saw from the sea. The region also witnessed the almost complete extinction of the Selk'nam and severe impacts on the Y&&a&&mana and Haush populations due to colonization. Today, Tierra del Fuego is known for its impressive natural landscape, its unique fauna and its cultural and historical importance, which is reflected in museums and cultural centers that seek to preserve the memory of its original inhabitants.
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