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Olive press
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Olive press

The production of olive oil is a major part of the local economy. Mostly it is produced in the time old way, with these traditional olive presses as this one seen in Gharyan.

Written Mar 12, 2005

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Wearing a blanket
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All along the road we saw local Berber men wearing these blankets against the cold. With the biting wind, it is easy to see why!

This chap was the caretaker of the Granary at Qasr al Hajj.

Written Mar 12, 2005

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 A qasr (the word means castle) is an ancient circular, fortified granary, completely enclosed, Berber architecture at its finest and an excellent insight into their way of life. Qasr al-Haj has the...... 

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On our way to Ghadames

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 The way from Tripoli to Ghadames, by bus, is long (500km), but believe me you will be able to visit some intermediate places, my first contact with the Berberian traditions was Quasr Al-Hajj. One of a... 

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