Mongolia: Mountain to Steppe
Season 2, Episode 212 of
Art Wolfe's
'TRAVELS TO THE EDGE'
Known for its arid steppes, skilled nomadic horsemen and Genghis Khan, a visit to Mongolia feels like a trip back in time.
At the annual Naadam Festival, contestants vie to be the victor in the centuries-old pursuits of wrestling, archery and horseracing.
In episode twelve, Art Wolfe pursues prehistoric wild horses as they roam the steppe; rides in the mountains with a Kazakh tribesman who hunts with golden eagles; and catches up with nomadic reindeer herders at their summer camp near the Siberian border.
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Episode file size: +/- 340 MB. Length: 24 min.