Unique nomadic life of Kazakh people through photos

Unique nomadic life of Kazakh people through photos

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 10:26 AM (GMT+7)

Today, many Kazakhs live in Mongolia. They are the second largest ethnic group in the country and many of them still live a nomadic lifestyle.

Today, many Kazakhs living in Mongolia still lead a nomadic lifestyle. Photo: Getty Images.

A local man prepares to go hunting with an eagle, an ancient profession that nomadic Kazakhs take great pride in. Photo: Getty Images.

It is believed that birds of prey were domesticated 6,000 years ago and the tradition has been passed down from generation to generation ever since. Photo: Getty Images.

The Kazakhs appeared on the territory of modern Mongolia not so long ago, in the mid-19th century. Photo: Getty Images.

People's lifestyle is directly related to livestock farming. Photo: Getty Images.

The Kazakhs also bring their hunting companions – the golden eagle. Photo: Getty Images.

The journey across the Altai Mountains takes place every year from February to April. Photo: Getty Images.

The Kazakhs followed the traditional route, covering 150 km in 5 days. Photo: Getty Images.

Herds of horses, camels, sheep, goats, yaks and cows accompany the people. Photo: Getty Images.

Along the way, nomadic Kazakhs stop in special huts, where they warm themselves with traditional tea. Photo: Getty Images.

Dogs help herd many animals. Photo: Getty Images.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, about 20,000 Kazakh families returned to their historic homeland, but some remained in Mongolia. Photo: Getty Images.

Today, the Kazakh nomads number around 100,000. Photo: Getty Images.

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