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Who built the Aleppo souk?
Who built the Aleppo souk?
What significant feature makes the Aleppo souk stand out as a marketplace?
What significant feature makes the Aleppo souk stand out as a marketplace?
Which souk is specifically known for converting gold and silver into jewellery?
Which souk is specifically known for converting gold and silver into jewellery?
Which of the following items would you find in Souk al-Attarin?
Which of the following items would you find in Souk al-Attarin?
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What type of products do craftsmen in the Aleppo souk often create?
What type of products do craftsmen in the Aleppo souk often create?
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What type of experience does the souk provide for tourists?
What type of experience does the souk provide for tourists?
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What is the general layout of the Aleppo souk?
What is the general layout of the Aleppo souk?
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What type of wares can be seen piled high in the various stalls?
What type of wares can be seen piled high in the various stalls?
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Study Notes
The Old Souks of Aleppo
- The Aleppo souk, built by Saladin's son, is the longest covered souk in the Middle East.
- It's a labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets.
- Souks are named after the crafts they feature (e.g., gold souk, spice souk).
- Souks date back to the 15th century.
- The gold souk features gold and silver jewelry in small shops.
- The carpet and rug souk is nearby.
- Spices like cinnamon, cumin, oregano, and allspice are found in the souk al-Attarin.
- Pistachios, almonds, and other nuts and seeds are available.
- The souks display a variety of goods, including fabrics, handmade items, and food.
- Trades like leatherwork, rope-making, and metalwork are present.
- Craftsmanship is passed down through generations.
- The winter souk features raw cotton and wool.
- Sheep carcasses are carried through the meat souk.
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Dive into the rich history of the Old Souks of Aleppo, the longest covered marketplace in the Middle East, renowned for its variety of crafts and goods. From the gold souk to the spice souk, discover the unique features and the artisanal craftsmanship that have flourished since the 15th century.
