Carrie Simms, Mongolian Herdsmen - Arkhangai Province (PEOPLE 2026)

Mongolian herdsmen live a traditional, seasonal nomadic lifestyle, managing sheep, goats, horses, and yaks, and rely on animal products. Living in gers, nomadic traditions and cultural identity remain strong however increasingly they are adapting to life with modern conveniences like motorbikes.

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