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This image presents an elevated view of the Chouara Tannery in Fes el Bali, Fez, Morocco, under a cloudy sky. The foreground and midground are filled with a dense, irregular matrix of traditional stone or clay vats, primarily circular and rectangular. These vats contain liquids of varying hues, including brown, grey, white, light blue, reddish-brown, and green, indicative of different stages in leather processing. Several individuals are visible on the tannery floor. One person stands prominently on a raised section in the midground, observing the activity. Other workers are present amongst the vats, some partially immersed, engaged in manipulating hides or preparing materials. In the mid-right, a large, flat area is covered with numerous white hides laid out in an orderly grid pattern for drying. Adjacent to this drying area, a section of lighter-colored square pools likely functions for washing or pre-treatment. The ground between the vats is uneven and appears muddy. The tannery complex is enveloped by multi-story buildings constructed from ochre-yellow material, characteristic of traditional Moroccan architecture. These buildings feature numerous small, irregularly placed windows. Some buildings in the background display draped materials or air conditioning units, and one prominent building in the upper midground has a section with a distinctive green-tiled roof. The overall scene depicts an active, traditional leather production facility within a dense urban environment.
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