Tag: iran
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On Kooch with the Bakhtiari Nomads – Persia’s Living Heritage
Zagros Mountains, Southwestern Iran (2025) High in Iran’s Zagros Mountains, some Bakhtiari nomads still migrate on foot with their flocks, tracing centuries-old paths through snow, canyons, and the constant chime of bells. In a country marked by draconic sanctions, water scarcity, and rapid urbanization, their seasonal journey—known as the Kooch—is both a fight for survival…
The Last Nomads 