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Shepherds under Mount Aragats by Radana Kucharova

Posted on August 10, 2024 - By Radana Kucharova
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Shepherds under Mount Aragats by Radana Kucharova
Shepherds under Mount Aragats by Radana Kucharova
During my visit to Armenia, I was interested in the life of the Yazidis, an ancient ethno-religious community whose members are mainly Kurds. Many Yazidis came to Armenia during the 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th century to escape religious persecution.

Although the faith of the Yazidis consists of many elements of other religions, they are often oppressed and persecuted.

There are about 40,000 Yazidis in Armenia, where they live a peaceful life without violence. Many Yazidis in Armenia make their living as pastoralists. Their herds of sheep and cows graze at an altitude of 2000-3000 m above sea level.

During my stay, I had the opportunity to visit several pastoral camps, where Yazidis move for the summer with their herds of sheep and cows. My photographs should bring you closer to the life of shepherds living in camps under Mount Aragats, the highest mountain in current Armenia.


Radana Kuchařová

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Radana Kuchařová

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Radana Kuchařová

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Radana Kuchařová

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Radana Kuchařová

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Radana Kuchařová
Radana Kuchařová was born in Czechoslovakia and experienced life behind the Iron Curtain. She graduated at Czech technical university and then worked as a designer. When the borders were opened after the “Velvet Revolution”, with great joy, like many Czechs, she began to explore previously inaccessible regions. When traveling, she always carried a camera and recorded foreign countries. In addition to buildings and architecture, she became interested in people, their life and customs. The human story is what can interest me the most! She also tries to create creative photography.
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