The Closed Valley: With Fierce Friends in the Pakistani Himalayas

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The Closed Valley: With Fierce Friends in the Pakistani Himalayas

The Closed Valley: With Fierce Friends in the Pakistani Himalayas

The Closed Valley: With Fierce Friends in the Pakistani Himalayas

By: Jurgen Wasim Frembgen

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Publication Date:

Jul, 17 2014

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In Pakistan, stubborn mountain tribes still lead a largely secluded life, preserving their archaic cultural traditions. Their distinctive features are Sunni Islam, strict gender segregation, a prevalent caste system, and frequent blood feuds already apparent in the layout of fortified villages with watchtowers. Jürgen Wasim Frembgen, renowned anthropologist, was one of the first to venture into the valley of Harban, a world hostile to outsiders, lying in the Gilgit-Baltistan region located in the Himalayas of North Pakistan, branching off from the east bank of the Indus River. The study was conducted over the course of several stays between 1989 and 1997. Enduring strains and dangers, Jürgen Wasim found a way to overcome the omnipresent mistrust. In this work of literary anthropology he narrates his experiences in sharing the daily life of a harsh, male-dominated society where he surprisingly discovers gentleness, poetry, and warm-hearted friendship