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The knowledge behind argan oil

UNESCO recognizes the skills and cultural practices surrounding the argan tree, passed down by women in southwest Morocco.

2014 · UNESCO listing 2014

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UNESCO recognizes the skills and cultural practices surrounding the argan tree, passed down by women in southwest Morocco.

Communities in southwest Morocco developed ways to harvest, prepare, and use argan fruit across generations.

UNESCO inscribed argan practices and know-how on its intangible cultural heritage list in 2014.

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UNESCO inscribed argan practices and know-how on its intangible cultural heritage list.

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