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PMR-D7436 Morocco, Fez: built in the 11th century, the Chouara Tannery today uses the same traditional methods of tanning sheep, goat and cowhides for the local leather industry. The round stone vessels contain dyes and urine for softening the hides. Despite the smells it is one of the city's main tourist attractions. Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic

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Photographer: Peter Michael Rhodes
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Upload Date: 2019-04-16 13:33:26
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Morocco, Fez: built in the 11th century, the Chouara Tannery

today uses the same traditional methods of tanning sheep, goat and cowhides for the local leather industry. The round stone vessels contain dyes and urine for softening the hides. Despite the smells it is one of the city's main tourist attractions.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic