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Turkey, Traditional sheep river-crossing competition in Denizli

Aug 23, 2026

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  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: An adorned leader sheep ( elci ), dyed pink in accordance with custom, stands on the riverbank before leading the flock across the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and adorned leader sheep to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Sheep swim across the Buyuk Menderes River as they follow their shepherd during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and adorned leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • News Bilder des Tages Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx
  • Shepherds and adorned sheep compete in Turkiye s 853-year-old river crossing contest DENIZLI, TURKIYE - AUGUST 23: Shepherds guide their sheep to cross the Buyuk Menderes River during the 853-year-old traditional Sheep Crossing Water Contest in the Cal district of Denizli, Turkiye on August 23, 2026. This year s historic event saw 47 shepherds with 63 flocks participating from surrounding districts. Waiting their turn since sunrise, the shepherds led their painted and decorated leader sheep ( elci ) to guide the rest of the flock across the river. Mahmut Serdar Alakus Anadolu Denizli Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMahmutxSerdarxAlakusx