Tunisian man works to revive 500-year-old olive oil mill
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Habib Hasnaoui in Tunisia dedicates himself to preserving the historic olive oil mill in Toujane, a structure that dates back half a millennium.
The mill stands as a rustic, dimly lit space filled with disassembled components and features intricate wood carvings and machinery once used to press olives. Hasnaoui understands every part of the mill and believes that, if reassembled correctly, the press could once again produce olive oil.
He hopes restoring the traditional mill will help boost both agriculture and tourism in the Toujane region. The mill represents a potential for economic growth and a link to the area’s cultural heritage. Hasnaoui sees its revival as a way to contribute to the well-being of his community and preserve a piece of Tunisian history.
