This image displays a traditional, ground-level cooking hearth situated in Akhundzadakhail, Pakistan

This image displays a traditional, ground-level cooking hearth situated in Akhundzadakhail, Pakistan. The hearth is constructed from light-colored earthen material, embedded into a compacted dirt or rough concrete floor. It comprises an arched lower firebox containing an accumulation of black ash, charcoal, and partially burnt organic matter, including a distinct elongated piece of wood. A rudimentary internal support structure, composed of a dark, triangular metal frame and a horizontal metal bar, rests within the firebox, alongside two stones. Two circular openings are present on the upper surface of the hearth; the larger opening, positioned directly above the firebox, exhibits extensive soot and debris, while the adjacent smaller opening also contains detritus. The surrounding floor is largely clear, with minimal scattered small stones and dry plant fragments.