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Traditional sesame factory Khuras on verge of disappearing

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HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): Khuras, a traditional structure for producing sesame oil in western Herat province, is on the verge of disappearing due to rare usage.

Herat province is known for its history and traditional culture where old methods are used for the production of locally made items.

Khuras is also one of the old and traditional structures used for the production of sesame oil.

Abdul Jalil Qurbani, in-charge of one of Khuras, in the Qala-i-Ekhtyaruddin locality of Herat City, told Pajhwok Afghan News from the past 10 years he was involved in this structure and in the . . .

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