World Heritage in poverty alleviation: Serra da Capivara National Park, Brazil

Serra da Capivara National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northeast Brazil, represents a significant archaeological and geological treasure. The park's semi-arid landscape, characterized by cliffs up to 270 meters high and extensive canyons, preserves a rich heritage of rock paintings and engravings within its sandstone walls. This unique physiographical meeting point between plateaus and an ancient plain also serves as a crucial watershed for the region's river systems. The study highlights the park's dual role in both cultural preservation and poverty alleviation, emphasizing its importance as a bridge between contrasting geological zones and its potential to contribute to sustainable development in the surrounding Piauí and Bom Jesus do Gurgeia regions.

Pessis, A.-M., Guidon, N., & Martin, G. (2012). World Heritage in poverty alleviation: Serra da Capivara National Park, Brazil. World Heritage, 301–311. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781139567657.032