23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Spice Seller in the Mountain Village of Masuleh

I took this photo in the mountain village of Masuleh, northern Iran. The spice shop, with its colorful jars and the scent of herbs in the cool autumn air, reflects the warmth and spirit of local life in this ancient hillside town.

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Date Taken: 10.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Masuleh, Iran
Copyright: © mohsen halvaei