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Draft:Farrane Mama: Kenitraʼs Historic Communal Oven

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Introduction

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A communal oven, or Faraan in Arabic, is a traditional shared oven used for baking bread and other goods in Moroccan communities. These ovens have been integral to Moroccan culture for centuries, serving as both functional tools and social hubs. They reflect the deep-rooted significance of bread in Moroccan cuisine and the communal spirit of Moroccan society.

History

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Communal ovens have been a longstanding tradition in Morocco, particularly in areas where individual households lacked personal ovens. These shared ovens served as community hubs, where people gathered to bake bread and socialize. The practice of using communal ovens is not unique to Morocco, reflecting a universal human tradition of shared resources and communal living.

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