tarnauti
Tarnauti are a subgroup of Albanian border shepherds originating from the southern part of Albania, in the regions of Gjirokastër, Vlorë, and Berat. Traditionally, they are responsible for caring for sheep and other livestock on the mountainsides.
Their traditional role involves grazing sheep and other livestock on the high mountain pastures during the
In the past, tarnauti adopted a unique annual cycle. Every three or four years, families would move
The terms and specific role of tarnauti are currently experiencing a decrease in their significance, as many