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In Agri's Taslicay district, tucked away in eastern Türkiye, a mountain range defies the summer heat by holding onto its snow-covered peaks well into the final days of July.
The Aladaglar mountain range, rising to an elevation of 3,500 meters (11,483 feet), stands in striking contrast to the rest of the country, where soaring temperatures have gripped much of the region.
Patches of snow cling stubbornly to the mountainside, resisting the summer sun even as wildflowers push through the thawing ground below.
Fields of fresh grass spread across the lower slopes, creating a beautiful contrast against the white backdrop of the still-frozen peaks above.
Drawn by this rare combination of snow and summer wildflowers, nature enthusiasts from across the region have made their way to Taslicay to witness the contrast firsthand.
Reaching the summit requires hours of demanding effort, as climbers navigate steep, rocky terrain interspersed with lingering patches of snow and ice.
Every step of the ascent tests both endurance and balance, as the shifting terrain moves from soft alpine meadow to hardened, frozen ground near the peak.
Those who complete the climb are rewarded with sweeping views that stretch across some of eastern Türkiye's most recognizable landmarks.
From the summit, climbers can take in the sight of Mount Suphan, Mount Agri and Mount Tendurek rising in the distance, their outlines visible across the horizon.
At the top, climbers pause to mark the achievement, unfurling a Turkish flag and posing for commemorative photographs against the backdrop of snow, sky and mountains.
Drone footage captured from above reveals the full scale of the landscape, showing tiny sheep figures making their way across a vast expanse of snow, rock and wildflowers on their journey to the summit.
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