(2998×1898) Moroccan granaries, or “Igudar,” are considered one of the oldest banking systems in the world. Used by the Amazigh people in southern Morocco, especially around #Agadir, these granaries date back to 1400s. (More in the comments)

The Amazigh, the original inhabitants of Morocco, have lived there for 4,000 years and have preserved their customs even after the arrival of the Arabs in the 7th century. In 2011, Tamazight was recognized as an official language alongside Arabic.

These communal granaries were used to store grains, valuables, and documents. Each family had a separate space within the granary, and a key holder, known as the Amin, managed the facility. Larger granaries also included communal areas and served as shelters during times of crisis.

Morocco’s Ministry of Culture is working to have these granaries listed as national and world heritage sites.