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In the mountains of Hakkari, at the border between Turkey, Iran, and Iraq, Kurdish herders are returning to their lands.
For decades, this region was emptied by conflict between the Turkish army and Kurdish militants. Today, despite the scars left by war, families are trying to rebuild a rural life.
This return marks a fragile revival: traditions are reawakening, but the future remains uncertain. The exodus of young people and the neglect of these territories threaten an ancient pastoral culture.