Djerba: Harbour of Houmt Souk | |
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The terracotta pots are used by local fishermen in a traditional technique called "gargoulette". The pots are tied together and sunk to the ocean floor to catch octopuses. Since the pots make great hiding places for the octopuses, they crawl in. |
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Date: Feb 03, 2001 Longitude: 10° 51.34' Latitude: 33° 53.27' Show Photo Position in Google Maps |
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Map references: left: courtesy CIA, middle: courtesy US LoC Map Collection, right: courtesy NASA. This page has been updated on: 2007-Nov-08 |