This form of adventure will make you a master of history!

Many of those who pack a backpack and hit the heart of the mountains and deserts are initially only looking for a physical challenge or escape from the hustle and bustle of the city; But further investigation shows that nature tourism and “adventure travel” often open a sudden and deep window into history. (explorersweb)

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When hikers or hikers hike difficult trails, they often encounter remnants of past civilizations, ranging from abandoned caravanserais deep in the desert to stone fortresses at inaccessible heights. Some analysts call this group of travelers “reluctant historians” and they mean those who unintentionally become fascinated by the stories hidden in the rocks and paths.

Unlike museum visitors who watch history through glass, adventurers touch history. When a hiker climbs the same steep slope that soldiers traversed a thousand years ago, or rests in a shelter where shepherds or Silk Road traders slept centuries ago, they make a deep and sensual connection to the past. This physical experience makes them curious to discover the identity of places.

Photographer: Jerry Kobalenko / explorersweb.com

Rock formations are especially prominent in polar and desert regions because, due to the harsh weather, corpses and tools rot slowly, and campsites, rock quarries, and even evidence of ancient events often remain intact. This situation literally “lives” history. This interest often begins with accidental discoveries; But over time, it draws adventurers to a purposeful search for these sites, forcing them to turn to deeper sources, such as the original notebooks of early explorers and archival reports, to make sense of what they have seen.

Such a fresh look at travel shows that adventure is not just a sport; Rather, it is a method for a vivid and concrete understanding of the history of the earth and the people who have walked these paths before us.

Photographer: Jerry Kobalenko / explorersweb.com

When hiking, does passing by an abandoned castle or building make you think, or do you just focus on the route and destination? Share your opinion and experience with us and other Kojaro readers.

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