In the newly built village of Umm Sayhoun, near the famous city of Petra in Jordan live so-called Bdul Bedouins. Until the 1980s in the last century, they led a semi-nomadic existence: in the summer they moved around with tents and in the winter they inhabited the caves and caverns of Petra. After the 1980s, they moved to Umm Sayhoun. Here now lives a close-knit community of some three thousand inhabitants who have adapted to modern times: they work in tourism as guides or souvenir sellers. Only a few still herd animals.
I met this young man who made his money selling souvenirs in Petra during my vacation in Petra. He caught my eye because of his traditional head covering. But he has also visibly adapted to current times. This can be seen in the rest of his his clothing.
When asked, he wanted to be photographed and asked me if I would send him the photo via Instagram. I did. Since then I've had a nice contact with him! How so, adapted to modern times?
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