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Taskiwin, martial dance of the western High Atlas
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Taskiwin, martial dance of the western High Atlas

Taskiwin is a martial dance specific to the western High Atlas mountain range in Central Morocco. The dance gets its name from the richly decorated…

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Moussem of Tan-Tan
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Moussem of Tan-Tan

The Moussem of Tan-Tan in southwest Morocco is an annual gathering of nomadic peoples of the Sahara that brings together more than thirty tribes from…

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Tradition of Nabulsi soap making in Palestine
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Tradition of Nabulsi soap making in Palestine

Nabulsi is a hand-crafted soap made in Palestine made from three natural, local ingredients: olive oil, water and lye. The practitioners make the…

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Taj Mahal
Archaeological Wonders

Ancient Cities of the Silk Road

Discover the architectural majesty of ancient cities that once stood as the beating hearts of global trade, science, and art.

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