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Three card players are playing a game at the Karakol market in Kyrgyzstan. Intended for the sale of livestock, the Karakol market is held every Sunday from sunrise. A traditional Kyrgyz gathering place, visitors from far and wide come to buy and sell sheep, goats and horses. Cattle and camels are also available, though in […]

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Three card players are playing a game at the Karakol market in Kyrgyzstan. Intended for the sale of livestock, the Karakol market is held every Sunday from sunrise. A traditional Kyrgyz gathering place, visitors from far and wide come to buy and sell sheep, goats and horses. Cattle and camels are also available, though in smaller numbers.

Credits : Grégoire Chesnot (France, @greg_che)

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This very young calf would no doubt like to join the rest of the herd as soon as possible, but the herdsman’s young son has decided to test its resolve. Karakol. Credits: Grégoire Chesnot (@greg_che, France)

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This very young calf would no doubt like to join the rest of the herd as soon as possible, but the herdsman’s young son has decided to test its resolve. Karakol.

Credits: Grégoire Chesnot (@greg_che, France)

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In winter, the sheep traded on the market are protected from the cold temperatures of Karakol thanks to their wool. Credit: Davide Pilloni (@flip_khan, Italy)

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In winter, the sheep traded on the market are protected from the cold temperatures of Karakol thanks to their wool.

Credit: Davide Pilloni (@flip_khan, Italy)

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The cattle market in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan starts early in the morning, even in winter. The purchase of livestock and pack animals must be well thought out – knowledge & examination before trading help here. Credits: Davide Pilloni (@flip_aka_pillo)

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The cattle market in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan starts early in the morning, even in winter.

The purchase of livestock and pack animals must be well thought out – knowledge & examination before trading help here.

Credits: Davide Pilloni (@flip_aka_pillo)

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Russian-style house, in the sunset of Karakol in Kyrgyzstan. Credit: Anir Amsky

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Russian-style house, in the sunset of Karakol in Kyrgyzstan. Credit: Anir Amsky

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An old colonial house in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan, formerly known as Przhevalsk. Credit: Anir Amsky

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An old colonial house in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan, formerly known as Przhevalsk. Credit: Anir Amsky

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A russian atmosphere in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan, with wooden architecture among the birches. Credit: Anir Amsky Find all of our photos of the day here.

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A russian atmosphere in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan, with wooden architecture among the birches. Credit: Anir Amsky Find all of our photos of the day here.

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A bike ride under the sunset of Karakol. Credit: Irina Unruh (Germany) This photo is part of our series “Central Asia through the lens of …”, where we present photographers from Central Asia and their work. To learn more about Irina Unruh, check out our French or German website! Find all of our photos of the day here.

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A bike ride under the sunset of Karakol.

Credit: Irina Unruh (Germany)

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