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The vanishing trade of Drukor

Aug 15, 2026 3 mins read
The vanishing trade of Drukor

Drukor usually began by late October and continued for four months. As they moved from village to village collecting grain, highlanders took about a week in each place to gather grain and exchange dairy products.

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