1 / 4   A flock of sheep was captured walking in a cloud of dust through the tablelands of Mount Nemrut in Bitlis, Turkey. /VCG Photo

2 / 4   They were attended by a shepherd who led the flock to a nearby village for milking. /VCG Photo

3 / 4   Turkey is one of the world's major sheep and goat rearing countries. However, with farmers moving to cities and imports of livestock increasing, the country’s animal breeding sector has been on the decline. /VCG Photo

4 / 4   In February, the government announced a plan to distribute 300 sheep to every farmer in an effort to revive the livestock sector. /VCG Photo