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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lvaro Barrientos

AP PHOTOS: A shepherd keeps up the ancient rite of guiding sheep across northern Spain

Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

A fine cloud of dust drifts across the sun-drenched landscape. The tinkling of sheep bells floats in the air, announcing the movement of 1,000 sheep and some goats through an ancient Spanish transhumance — or livestock migration — route.

Over seven days, the flock is guided with skill by shepherd Ángel Mari Sanz, 62, keeping up a tradition dating back to the ninth century.

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