AP Photo Gallery: A Road Journey from Tehran to the Turkish Border
An AP News team documented a nearly 12-hour road trip starting from Tehran and ending at the Razi–Kapıköy border crossing near Tabriz, Iran. The photo gallery captures everyday life along Roads 2, 16, 24, and 32, showcasing diverse scenes including shepherds with flocks, passing trucks, roadside vendors selling bread and fruit, and workers maintaining hotels. The journey highlights the contrast between rural landscapes with mountains and blue skies against the bustling activity of travelers and locals. Key locations featured include Takestan, Zanjan, Golshahr, Bostanabad, and Tabriz. The collection serves as a visual narrative of movement and daily existence in northern Iran, concluding at the border where the route shifts toward Turkey.
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AP Photo Gallery: A Road Journey from Tehran to the Turkish Border
An AP News team documented a nearly 12-hour road trip starting from Tehran and ending at the Razi–Kapıköy border crossing near Tabriz, Iran. The photo gallery captures everyday life along Roads 2, 16, 24, and 32, showcasing diverse scenes including shepherds with flocks, passing trucks, roadside vendors selling bread and fruit, and workers maintaining hotels. The journey highlights the contrast between rural landscapes with mountains and blue skies against the bustling activity of travelers and locals. Key locations featured include Takestan, Zanjan, Golshahr, Bostanabad, and Tabriz. The collection serves as a visual narrative of movement and daily existence in northern Iran, concluding at the border where the route shifts toward Turkey.
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