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What is the length of the covered souk in Aleppo?
What is the length of the covered souk in Aleppo?
- 30 km (correct)
- 50 km
- 20 km
- 40 km
Which crafts are featured in the Aleppo souks?
Which crafts are featured in the Aleppo souks?
- Goldsmithing and woodworking only
- Textiles and spices only
- Only food-related crafts
- Various crafts such as gold, copper, and leather (correct)
What type of merchandise can be found in the souk of gold?
What type of merchandise can be found in the souk of gold?
- Jewelry and textiles
- Raw materials and crafts
- Exquisite jewelry and gold products (correct)
- Traditional spices and food items
What is the main light source for the souks in Aleppo?
What is the main light source for the souks in Aleppo?
Which item can be bought in Souk al-Attarin?
Which item can be bought in Souk al-Attarin?
Which craftspeople are mentioned as being active in the souks?
Which craftspeople are mentioned as being active in the souks?
What characteristic do the shops in the Aleppo souk share?
What characteristic do the shops in the Aleppo souk share?
What type of goods can be found piled high in one section of the souk?
What type of goods can be found piled high in one section of the souk?
Flashcards
Aleppo Souk
Aleppo Souk
A vast, covered marketplace in Aleppo, Syria, with numerous souks (specialized markets) offering a wide variety of goods.
Souk
Souk
A traditional marketplace within a larger souk, specialized in a particular type of good or craft. Examples include the gold souk, spice souk, and carpet souk.
Handing Down Skills
Handing Down Skills
The practice of passing down skills and knowledge from one generation to the next, often within families.
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Souk Lighting
Souk Lighting
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Gold Souk
Gold Souk
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Spice Souk
Spice Souk
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Carpet Souk
Carpet Souk
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Study Notes
The Old Souks of Aleppo
- Built by Saladin's son, the Aleppo souk is a vast, covered marketplace
- Labyrinth of narrow, cobbled streets in the Middle East
- Named after the crafts sold within, e.g., gold souk, spice souk
- Souks feature varying crafts and products
- Gold and silver jewellery
- Carpets and rugs
- Spices (cinnamon, cumin, etc.)
- Leather goods
- Food and beverages
- Textiles (fabrics, threads)
- Wood and other artisan goods
- Medieval style craftsmanship
- Souks date back to the 15th century
- Exhibit diverse wares throughout
- High vaulted roofs provide natural light
- Stalls often piled high with goods (e.g., balls of strings)
Aleppo Souk Characteristics
- Varied colours of fabrics, colourful baskets, and brushes in the souks
- Large displays of fabrics, and textiles
- Leather craftsmen, rope-makers and metal workers ply their trades
Winter-like Wonderland
- Raw cotton and combed wool are displayed in massive bales of dazzling white
- Young men use whips to process the wool
- Meat Souk: Sheep carcasses carried on shoulders amidst the meat stalls; a sharp contrast to the wool processing
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