Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. 24th Jan, 2026. 15 Years Under the Black Tent The Nomadic Shepherds of Kurdistan.In the vast plains of the Zararati Wells near Erbil a story of resilience unfolds Darzi and his younger brother Haisam Arabs originally from Mosul have spent the last 15 years living a semi nomadic life Far from the city they reside in a traditional Black Tent Rashmal dedicating their days to hard work and tending to their flock Their lives follow the rhythm of the seasons spending autumn to spring in Zararati and migrating to the Rashwan area for the summer This photo story captur

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