In Pictures: One Wrong Step Means Death! Fearless Bakhtiari Nomads Use Mountain Pass
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Persian news sources have published images of a treacherous mountain passage used by nomads in Chaharmahal Bakhtiari province:
The Khoda Afarin natural passage over bazaft river is formed by rock slides in the mountain and steps (chiseled by humans) dating back to at least 1000 years ago:
An petroglyph with Islamic prayers is seen on the way:
Larger animals, children and frail women who cannot traverse the treacherous mountain pass use boats made with animal skins to float over shallow parts down river:
Mistakes or mis steps along the Khoda Afarin passage can be deadly as they will lead to animal stampede:
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