Sim Chong, Mongol on Camel (PEOPLE 2025)

A lone Mongol rider atop a sturdy camel, descending a steep, golden sand dune under a vast, open sky. The rider wears traditional Mongol attire—furs and layered robes—adapted for harsh desert conditions. The soft shifting sands moved underfoot, and the early morning light emphasises the solitude and timelessness of the moment.

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