We then head into the souks to do some browsing.
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We then head to the souks to do some shopping!
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I'll go into the souks and the bazaars and get inspired.
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Consider hiring a male guide to navigate the souks of Marrakesh.
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What about the souks and medina in the James Bond film "Spectre"?
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In souks and shops, machine-made overwhelmed handmade; imported wiped out local.
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It didn't: The souks today are filled with shiny objects and marble floors.
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The souks close in a chorus of metal shutters being pulled to the ground.
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Dubai is known for its malls — but its souks are often even more interesting.
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Solidere rebuilt the souks along its historical grid plan, which was supposed to assure continuity.
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" Lucy, on the other hand, dives in, sightseeing and roaming the souks, "considering and haggling.
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To reach there, we walk through the souks, which are the popular shops with Moroccan goods.
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There are no five-star hotels, gleaming skyscrapers, or even tourist-friendly souks selling exotic spices here.
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A more adventurous option is to wander the souks of Marrakesh, Tangier or Fez on your own.
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While these rugs are more expensive than what is offered in the souks, they are also finer.
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Western Mosul contains the old city center, with its ancient souks, Grand Mosque and most government administrative buildings.
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My mother often took me to the souks in Lebanon, where I learned about different textures and fabrics.
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The bright, airy branch in Beirut Souks, a shopping centre, has ceiling-to-floor shelves on all three levels.
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We walk back through the souks and I end up in a rug shop with AMAZING rugs and pillow covers.
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I find a small rug store deep into the souks and see a traditional Berber rug that I really like.
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To the side, a rack overflows with a jumble of loudly printed garments, most of them vintage or found in Moroccan souks.
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Jenny Arlene Small neighborhoods of souks exhibiting vibrant batik tunics, biodynamic coffee beans, Wakandan theorists à la bell hooks and Frantz Fanon.
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In short, your phone is still useful when you travel, and you can access your apps in seaports and souks around the globe.
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"I still really suck at speaking it, but I can get by — mostly when I have to haggle in the souks," she says.
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Our mother was born in Tunisia, a small country in North Africa famous for its bustling souks, so she was a born haggler.
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Among the youth sitting around the Syrian capital's landmark Omayyad mosque, at the entrance of the old souks, few wanted to talk politics.
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To capture the chaos and vibrancy of the market, lose yourself in the colourful souks of Marrakech — a labyrinth of exotic sights and scents.
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Souks that traced their history back four millennia sold spices, the city's trademark laurel soap and the antique textiles that were coveted in Europe.
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We then head back out to see the main square and walk through some more souks before ending our tour at the royal gardens.
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Founded more than 1,300 years ago, the Medina is divided into souks, marketplaces that specialize in different trades — from metalwork to leather goods to medicinal herbs.
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It was a place that retained its culture with very little Western influence, and the hospitality was ever present — even in the souks, restaurants, stores, etc.
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There are detailed plans for the Old City's great medieval mosques, souks, bath houses and citadel from an earlier restoration that should allow exact reconstruction, he said.
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Visitors already flock to the city to explore the many secret gardens, to unwind in the traditional Moroccan steam baths called hammams and to wander the souks.
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There's no question that my reception at the throbbing souks, tense police checkpoints and lonely shepherd's huts along my route is shaped by my ethnicity and passport.
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The government recaptured the rebel stronghold in 2014, following an offensive that destroyed much of the multicultural city's distinctive mixture of mosques and churches, souks and squares.
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I decide I want to get a few last minute items in the souks, so I walk around until I see a jewelry shop that stands out.
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Contemporary art galleries reside among 16th-century palaces, and avant-garde concept stores have become as integral to the shopping landscape as the souks of the medina.
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Just look at how easy it is to repair a smartphone, by virtue of some creative handiwork in markets and souks like the one at Derb Ghallef in Morocco.
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What's left of this once-beguiling maze of narrow alleys and covered souks is a reminder of its tragic location at the heart of Syria's five-year civil war.
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The combat was much worse in West Mosul—especially in the Old City, a densely populated warren of alleyways, tunnels, and souks nestled against the banks of the Tigris.
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And while set in Egypt, the Orientalist gaze in Raiders is a sight to behold, where women rush through the souks and hardly have a voice to speak with.
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The grand edifice pockmarked by shells that formerly housed L'Orient-Le Jour, Lebanon's French-language newspaper, is a lone reminder of the grandeur that used to prevail around the Souks.
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Intense clashes in 2012 and 2013 made the souks and the area around the Umayyad Mosque one of the fiercest front lines in Syria, pounded by artillery and air strikes.
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But the new souks have far more in common with the Mall of America than with the many Levantine bazaars that have dominated the Arab marketplace for thousands of years.
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We're not Monaco, we're a city that has desert, mountains, shoreline, beaches, old souks… You can do many things here so why focus on only the ultimate (high-end) part.
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To get a sense of that, one only has to wander over to the Beirut Souks, which had functioned as a center of commerce at least since the time of the ancient Phoenicians.
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So, I used to go to learn Arabic, to shop around in the souks in the old city, and sit in the [Umayyad] Mosque and take in the spectacular beauty and the tranquility.
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In the Mouassine district of the medina, the cafe has a terrace overlooking the souks below, providing an ideal spot for a mint tea break between weaving through the maze of markets nearby.
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The observers declared the area an "emergency zone" because there was extensive damage at the Great Umayyad Mosque, the citadel and many other mosques, churches, souks, madrasas, museums and other significant historic buildings.
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Most of the works are made on the cardboard packing materials sourced from the souks and the technique of printing points to the long tradition of fabric printing in Egypt and neighboring nations.
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From days at the public beach to exploring the souks to checking out the jaw-dropping architecture to — of course — checking out the malls, there's a lot to see in Dubai for no charge.
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Like most of his neighbors, he resented the ISIS fighters, who swaggered through the souks, flush with cash, telling him how to live—especially the foreigners, who barely spoke Arabic and had no connection to Mosul.
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In one of the oldest souks stands Bakdash, a shop more than a century old, where booza (Arabic for ice cream) is beaten in buckets with giant wooden mallets, up and down in an inexorable throb.
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I sat down for coffee with Ye in his original restaurant for a conversation about cleaning the floors at Wendy's, smoking cigars and drinking Champagne with Swiss bankers, and seeking inspiration from Mexico to the souks of Jordan.
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The Casablanca-based artist Soukaina Aziz El Idrissi, on the other hand, takes the ugliness of plastic waste, then heats and weaves it into translucent hangings that lyrically reimagine the carpets and textiles for sale in Morocco's souks.
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Twenty minutes beyond the plissé mud walls and souks of Marrakesh's ancient medina, miles past the 1920s-era Guéliz neighborhood and its new Yves Saint Laurent museum, lies a vast no-man's land of telephone towers and dust.
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The Aga Khan Development Network's cultural arm, which was behind a multi-million dollar restoration and urban development project around the Citadel and nearby souks a decade ago, said it was also looking at possible rehabilitation of the area.
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To receive a permit to set up a kiosk, you need to have someone in your family who was killed while fighting for the army, or you have to have been displaced from the old city souks, or markets.
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A medieval city dating back to the Berber Empire, Marrakech dazzles visitors with its array of colors, textiles, gardens, sounds and smells, and it's known for its labyrinth of alleyways where souks (markets) and bazaars thrive day and night.
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Western Mosul contains the old city center, with its ancient souks, government administration buildings and the mosque from which Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi proclaimed his self-styled caliphate over parts of Syria and Iraq after shock territorial advances in 1603.
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Western Mosul contains the old city center, with its ancient souks, government administration buildings and the mosque from which Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi proclaimed his self-styled caliphate over parts of Syria and Iraq after rapid advances in 2014.
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It's easy to forget with all the headlines that Damascus was once a place of spectacular beauty, known for 2,500-year-old streets and souks full of fragrant rose petals, black walnuts, apricots, persimmons, figs, and apples the size of a baby's fist.
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PARIS — A couple visiting Morocco in the 1970s gave in to the temptation of the Marrakesh bazaar and bought a silver brooch, never dreaming that the purchase would lead to many more over the years in other North African souks or from dealers in Paris.
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There, surrounded by expat writers and musicians stuck in their web of drug-taking and drama, she found refuge in the souks of Tangier and planted the seeds for what would eventually become "Couscous and Other Good Food From Morocco," which she published in 1973.
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The small wooden boats sailing from souks in the UAE are moving small but vital supplies by making for the smaller ports to the south coast that are of little use to larger vessels - and often sidestepping military inspections that choke traffic by dropping anchor at secluded coves nearby.
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In the same way that an Italian might watch "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" for a glimpse of the gritty streets of New York City, a New Yorker can watch "Gomorrah" to tour the slums of Naples, or "Fauda" for a taste of the occupied territories' souks and mosques.
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This is my first visit since 2001, when I wandered around the bustling old souks, which date from medieval times; visited the ancient citadel that towers at Aleppo's heart; and admired the gleaming uniformity of cream-colored stone-clad buildings in the wealthier districts that turn pink at sunset.
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And while this isn't quite "history from below", he does manage to keep much of the story out of Whitehall and the Quai d'Orsay and in the boulevards, souks, hideouts and cafes where it actually happened, in part by drawing on the private diaries, personal letters and oral testimony of average folk, as well as government documents and the memoirs of the great and the good.
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Map of the South Souks showing the Hellenistic street grid Fakhry Bey Street The new Souks are a low rise complex of two components: the South Souks and the North Souks. The Souks were designed in five different commissions by international and Lebanese architects. They offer of floor space and of pedestrian areas that follow the ancient Greek street grid.
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Souk El Hboub ( Arabic : سوق الحبوب ) is one of the oldest souks of the medina of Sfax , more specifically the souks of Bab Jebli.
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Shopping stores along vaulted alleys inside the Souks Beirut Souks () is a major commercial district in Beirut Central District. With over 200 shops, 25 restaurants and cafes, an entertainment center, a 14 cinema complex, periodic street markets and an upcoming department store, it is Beirut's largest and most diverse shopping and leisure area. Beirut Souks also features piazzas and public space. The souks have historically been at the commercial heart of Beirut.
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During the Lebanese Civil War, Beirut was the scene of fierce battles between warring factions; after a few months of fighting, the brief ceasefire in September 1975 allowed the business owners of Beirut's central district to evacuate their shops' assets before fighting resumed turning downtown Beirut, including its souks into a sniper patrolled no man's land. In October 1975, fighting extended to the souks, gunmen blew up shops and set others on fire. The destruction of the souks affected Christian and Muslim merchants alike. The battle of the souks lasted for 2 and half months until December 1975 before extending to the residential area of Ras Beirut During the spring of 1983, the Antoun Bey Khan, a historic caravanserai and a landmark of the souks was demolished to clear the view towards the sea.
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The contest was won by José Rafael Moneo Vallés who designed the southern souk and British architect Kevin Dash who designed the Gold souks. The construction of the souks were entrusted to Lebanese firm Hourie. The master plan for the Beirut Souks was approved by ministerial decrees which preceded the launch of the reconstruction project. Costs of reconstruction were estimated at about 100 million dollars and work duration between 18 months and 2 years.
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Souk Sidi Boumendil Souk Sidi Boumendil () is one of the popular souks of the medina of Tunis.
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Entrance to the souk. Souk El Bey is one of the souks of the medina of Tunis.
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Souk El Srayria (arabic : سوق السرايرية) is one of the oldest souks of the medina of Sfax.
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Many of the souks sell items like carpets and rugs, traditional Muslim attire, leather bags, and lanterns. Haggling is still a very important part of trade in the souks. One of the largest souks is Souk Semmarine, which sells everything from brightly coloured bejewelled sandals and slippers and leather pouffes to jewellery and kaftans. Souk Ableuh contains stalls which specialize in lemons, chilis, capers, pickles, green, red, and black olives, and mint, a common ingredient of Moroccan cuisine and tea.
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The new master-plan drawn by Lebanese architect Jad Tabet was approved by the Lebanese parliament and its implementation started in September 1994; a private share-holding company (Solidere) was created by the Lebanese government to manage the entire process of reconstruction and rehabilitation of Beirut's central district . Except for specific landmarks that were later salvaged and restored, a large part of the souks' medieval buildings were too damaged to be saved. The void left by the destruction of the Souks left a gap in Beirut's identity, Solidere sought to bring back the souks historic commercial function at the heart of Beirut and appeal to the mercantile community that had fled to the periphery during the 16 year civil war. Solidere launched an international design competition to rebuild the souks while in keeping with the original Hellenistic street grid that characterized the old souks and the area's historical landmarks.
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Metallic plaque of Souk El Beransia Souk El Beransia () is one of the souks of the medina of Tunis.
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A post card with Souk El Ghraiyer Souk El Ghraiyer was one of the souks of the medina of Tunis.
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Souk El Khardajiya (Arabic: سوق الخرداجية) or the Scrap market is one of the souks of the Medina of Sfax.
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Many of the souks sell items such as carpets and rugs, traditional Muslim attire, leather bags, and lanterns etc. Haggling is still a very important part of trade in the souks. One of the largest souks is Souk Semmarine selling anything from brightly coloured bejewelled sandals and slippers and leather pouffes to jewellery and kaftans. Souk Ableuh contains stalls which specialize in the retail of olives, a variety of types and colours including green, red, and black olives, lemons, chilis, capers, and pickles and mint, a common ingredient of Moroccan cuisine and tea.
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Souk El Kammadine Souk El Kammadine (Arabic : سوق الكمادين ) is one of the souks (or market) of the medina of Sfax.
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The souks was set to open in 2000 but inauguration was postponed due to licensing delays related to political issues; meanwhile the construction of the underground parking was underway. In 2004 Solidere received the license and work on the souks began to be withheld in the aftermath of summer of 2006 war and the subsequent political instability.
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Souk Erbaa El Saghir (Arabic:سوق الربع الصغير) or the small Souk Erbaa is one of the souks of the medina of Sfax.
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Souk El Jazzarine (Arabic : سوق الجزارين ) is one of the souks (or market) of the medina of Sfax and specifically of Bab Jebli.
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Souk Ech-Chaouachine is one of the souks of the medina of Tunis. Divided into three parts, it is specialized in chachia trading.
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Souk El Najjarine Souk El Najjarine (Arabic: سوق النجارين) or the carpenters market is one of the souks of the Medina of Sfax.
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The South Souks were designed by Rafael Moneo in collaboration with Samir Khairallah while the Gold Souk was designed by Kevin Dash and his Lebanese counterpart Rafic Khoury. The Souks were designed as interconnected open spaces with many access points; there are 200 shops located along long vaulted shopping alleys and arcades with 49 of these shops located in the Gold Souk. The new Souks have retained their Hellenistic street grid layout as well as their historical names; these are: Souk al Tawila (the long souk), Souk Arwam, Souk Jamil, Souk Ayyass, Souk Sayyour, Souk Bustros and Souk Arwad.
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Souks, bazaars and the trappings of trade feature prominently in paintings and engravings, works of fiction and travel writing. Shopping at a bazaar or market-place remains a central feature of daily life in many Middle-Eastern and South Asian cities and towns and the bazaar remains the "beating heart" of West Asian and South Asian life; in the Middle East, souks tend to be found in a city's medina (old quarter) Bazaars and souks are often important tourist attractions. A number of bazaar districts have been listed as World Heritage sites due to their historical and/or architectural significance.
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Solidere's plan preserved the heritage left by the different civilizations marking the Beirut Souks' historic location from the Phoenician era until the French mandate. The archaeological findings recovered in the Souks, which have been restored, include the ancient Phoenician commercial quarter, the Medieval moat, the Mameluk Koranic madrassa of Ibn Iraq Al Dimashqi and the Byzantine mosaics excavated on site.
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Products at the souk En Nhas View of the souk El Trouk The souks of Tunis are a set of shops and boutiques located in the medina of Tunis, capital of Tunisia. Most of the souks were built under the Hafsid dynasty in the 13th century and near the Al-Zaytuna Mosque. They are organized in several streets and alleys.
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Metallic plaque showing the name of the market Souk El Nissa (English: Women market) is one of the souks of the medina of Tunis.
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Metallic plaque of Souk El Dziria Souk El Dziria () or Souk of the Algerians is one of the souks of the medina of Tunis.
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Es Sabbaghine, location of the souk in 1940. Souk Es Sabbaghine (English: Dyers market) is one of the souks of the medina of Tunis.
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Souk El Berka. Souk El Berka is one of the souks of the medina of Tunis. The market traders specialize in the jewellery trade.
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Metallic sign indicating Souk El Marr Souk El Marr () is one of the souks of Tunis. Its products are diverse items of daily use.
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On 15 September 2020, a fire broke out in a Zaha Hadid building at Beirut Souks, close to the city's port, but was quickly extinguished.
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Souk El Fakkahine (Arabic: سوق الفكاهين) is one of the oldest Souks of the Medina of Sfax. This souk (or market) does not exist anymore.
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Souk Es Sabbaghine Souk Es Sabbaghine (Arabic: سوق الصباغين ) or the dry cleaners market is one of the oldest souks of the medina of Sfax.
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Metallic plaque at the entrance of the souk Souk El Blat () is one of the souks of the medina of Tunis, specialized in medicinal plants.
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Souk El Mahsoulat (Arabic : سوق المحصولات) or market of the harvests is one of the oldest souks of Bab Jebli, in the Medina of Sfax.
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Bab Jedid Metallic plaque of the Smiths Street Souk El Haddadine or souk of the smiths is one of the souks of the medina of Tunis.
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Signage Souk Es Sekajine () or Souk Es Sarragine is one of the souks of the medina of Tunis. specializing in leather goods, saddles, and horse harnesses.
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306x306px Souk Erbaa (Arabic: سوق الربع), also known as Souk El Rhadra (Arabic: سوق الرهادرة), is one of the oldest souks of the medina of Sfax, Tunisia.
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Metallic sign of Souk Es Sabbaghine El Saghir Souk Es Sabbaghine El Saghir () or small Dyers market is one of the souks of the medina of Tunis.
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Metallic plaque of souk El Kachachine Souk El Kachachine is one of the souks of the medina of Tunis. It is specialized in selling second-hand clothes.
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Souks and historical handicraft markets are present in the old towns of the country. They used to represent the commercial center of each city but they are now major tourist attractions. The old souks of Tunis for example have separated sections for each type of handicraft such as for the Chechia, the jewelry, etc. Modern shopping infrastructure has also developed in the recent years attracting big international brands.
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In it, bowls of muhalabiyeh, meghli and kashtaliyeh were displayed on a bed of crushed ice. A big block of ice was also placed inside the fountain to keep the jellab, the lemonade and the juices cool… In the evening everything was taken away again until early next morning.”“The Souks in their Memory” (1994) in The Reconstruction of the Souks of Beirut. An International Ideas Competition, Solidere, Beirut.
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Metallic sign indicating souk Sidi Sridek Souk Sidi Sridek () is one of the popular souks of the medina of Tunis. It is specialized in selling daily use products.
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Craftsman in Souk En Nhas. Souk En Nhas (English: Copper market) is one of the souks of the medina of Tunis. It is specialised in selling copper utensils.
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Photochrom of Souk El Trouk in 1899 Souk El Trouk () is one of the souks of the medina of Tunis. It is specialized in clothing and embroidery trading.
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Marrakech has the largest traditional Berber market in Morocco and the image of the city is closely associated with its souks. Paul Sullivan cites the souks as the principal shopping attraction in the city, describing it as "a honeycomb of intricately connected alleyways, this fundamental section of the old city is a micro-medina in itself, comprising a dizzying number of stalls and shops that range from itsy kiosks no bigger than an elf's wardrobe to scruffy store- fronts that morph into glittering Aladdin's Caves once you're inside." Historically the souks of Marrakech were divided into areas of retail, including leather, carpets, metalwork, pottery, etc. The areas are still roughly ordered but there is significant overlap today.
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Marrakesh has the largest traditional market in Morocco and the image of the city is closely associated with its souks. Paul Sullivan cites the souks as the principal shopping attraction in the city: "A honeycomb of intricately connected alleyways, this fundamental section of the old city is a micro-medina in itself, comprising a dizzying number of stalls and shops that range from itsy kiosks no bigger than an elf's wardrobe to scruffy store-fronts that morph into glittering Aladdin's Caves once you're inside." Historically the souks of Marrakesh were divided into retail areas for particular goods such as leather, carpets, metalwork and pottery. These divisions still roughly exist but with significant overlap.
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Actual location of the souk. Souk El Bchemkya is one of the souks of the medina of Tunis. It used to be specialised in selling bechmak (slippers for Turks).
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They are everywhere: in the souks, the prefectures, hospitals, post office, stadiums and even at the entrance of cinemas. More simply, they are the eyes and ears of the system.
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After sustaining irreparable damage during the country's civil war, Beirut's ancient souks have been completely modernised and rebuilt while maintaining the original ancient Greek street grid, major landmarks and street names.
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The Beirut Souks received in 2009 the Capital Issues Award under the category of Architectural excellence. The award was collected on behalf of Solidere by Angus Gavin on December 22, 2009.
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The circuit will start at the Beirut Souks, which retain the 2,500-year-old ancient street grid and Ottoman access gates, and incorporate several archeological remains including the Phoenico-Persian Quarter, the City Wall and Moat, the restored Mamluk Zawiyat Ibn Arraq and Al-Majidiyyeh Mosque. Many Byzantine mosaics were salvaged during archeological excavations there. One has been reconstructed and laid in the modern souks close to its original alignment within the colonnade of the Roman street that once led through Bab Idriss Square, gateway to the Hippodrome in Wadi Abou Jamil. Leaving Beirut Souks, the trail leads south past Emir Munzer Mosque and onto the Roman Baths Garden and public space, through Riad Al Solh Square to the Grand Theatre, Lebanon and the southern end of the colonnaded Maarad Street (Rue Maarad).
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A view of souk Al Asr Souk Al Asr (; English: Era market) is one of the souks of Tunis, specialized in selling antique products. The souk is mainly intended for the middle class and poor.
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Inside the Medina lie the souks, a network of covered streets lined with shops and traders and artisans ordered by specialty. Clothing merchants, perfumers, fruit sellers, booksellers and wool merchants have goods at the souks, while fishmongers, blacksmiths and potters tend to be relegated to the periphery of the markets. Another popular destination is Carthage, a 3,000-year-old Phoenician colony and capital of the ancient Carthaginian Empire. Hammamet is a famous coastal destination due to its beaches and suitability for swimming and water sports.
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Permanent souks are more commonly occurring, but less renowned as they focus on commercial activity, not entertainment. Until the Umayyad era, permanent souks were merely an open space where merchants would bring in their movable stalls during the day and remove them at night; no one had a right to specific pitch and it was usually first-come first-served. During the Umayyad era the governments started leasing, and then selling, sites to merchants. Merchants then built shops on their sites to store their goods at night.
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Souk El Haddadine (), also called the Market of BlackSmiths or Souk El Haddadine and El Najjarine, or the Market of BlackSmiths and Joiners, is one of the souks, or markets, of the medina of Sfax, Tunisia.
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Beirut Souks are located in Beirut Central District, they are delimited by Mir Majid Arslan Avenue to the North, Rue Weygand street to the south, Patriarch Howayek to the west and Allenby street to the east.
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View of souk Ech-Chaouachine The three souks that form the souk Ech-Chaouachine were built by the Muradid sovereign Mohamed Bey El Mouradi in 1691–1692. At that time, Andalusian immigrants imported the chachia production technique.
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Souk El Gazal Souk El Gazal (Arabic: سوق الغزل)) (or the, also known as Souk El Toomaa (Arabic: سوق الطعمة) is one the souks of the northern part of Medina of Sfax, near the Bou Chouaicha mosque.
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By way of Castle Square, historic Foch Street and Harbor Square, site of Beirut's ancient port, the trail traverses the Foch-Allenby District to regain Beirut Souks on Trablos Street, at the site museum of the Phoenico-Persian Quarter.
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Distinctive landmarks include two major covered souks, reflecting Islamic design, and a number of recreational areas and public parks such as Al Montazah Fun Park and Al Buheirah Corniche. The city is also notable for its numerous elegant mosques.
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Metallic sign indicating Souk El Kebabjia Souk El Kebabjia () is one of the souks of the medina of Tunis. It is specialized in the trading of traditional clothing accessories. Its craftsmen are specialized in kbaïeb, plural kobba (silk and cotton yarns).
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A metallic sign indicating Souk El Leffa Souk El Leffa (), also called Souk of Djerbians, is one of the souks of the medina of Tunis. It is called as such because it was mainly occupied by merchants from the Tunisian island of Djerba.
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Founded by Ottomans in the 17th century, being one of their first souks marking a new era in the history of Tunisia, its main activities today are the trading of various products such as textiles, bed covers, clothing, shoes and handicraft products.
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The souk didn't exist before the Husainid era (1705-1957), while other souks emerged under the Hafsid dynasty (1228-1537). It was a tiny souk that stood between prayers of the afternoon and the sunset (third and fourth prayers of the day).
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Nabeul's agriculture relies on oranges, lemons and the bitter orange also known in French as Bigardier. People of Nabeul also distill flowers of bitter orange, Bourbon geranium and Damask rose. They sell it mainly in the local souks and export the rest to the world.
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Metallic sign indicating the Great Chaouachine Souk Metallic sign indicating the Small Chaouachine Souk The souk is divided into three parts: Souk El Hafsi on Kasbah Street, Small and Great Chaouachine Souks both located between Sidi Ben Arous Street and Souk El Bey, near Dar El Bey.
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Entrance of souk El Kmach Souk El Kmach () or the fabrics market is one of the most important souks of the medina of Tunis. It is the place where fabrics and tissues are sold, whether they are made in Tunisia or luxury products especially imported like silk or linen.
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Located north of Ta'if is the site of the Souk 'Okaz, the largest and best known of the pre-Islamic souks."Stone arch". Ysldj.com The souq was a scene of annual social, political and commercial gatherings. It was also the location of competitive recitation of poetry and prose.
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Chaabi (lit. "popular") refers to several types of popular music of Morocco, combining rural and urban folk music. The genre started out as street music performed in squares and souks, and can be heard in cafés, at restaurants and at weddings. Rural varieties include Jerra and al-Aïta (lit.
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National Public Radio (NPR.org) Accessed 14 January 2017 & Anissa Helou (2015) My Syria: a journey through lost souks, spices and mulberry fields, Financial Times (FT.com) accessed on 14 January 2017Anissa Helou (2016) Before the War: The Lost Delicacies of Aleppo – On the Wonderful Food of Syria. Literary Hub (lithub.
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By the late 19th century, Nazareth was a town with a strong Arab Christian presence and a growing European community, where a number of communal projects were undertaken and new religious buildings were erected. In 1871 Christ Church, the city's only Anglican church, was completed under the leadership of the Rev John Zeller and consecrated by Bishop Samuel Gobat. In the late 19th century and the first years of the 20th century, Nazareth prospered as it served the role of a market center for the dozens of rural Arab villages located within its vicinity. Local peasants would purchase supplies from Nazareth's many souks (open-air markets), which included separate souks for agricultural produce, metalwork, jewelry and leathers.
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Al-Shifa Hamaam was built by the Tuqans in 1624. Al-Hana in Yasmina was the last hamaam built in the city in the 19th century. It was closed in 1928 but restored and reopened in 1994. Several leather tanneries, souks, pottery and textile workshops line the Old City streets.
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Prior to the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict, Dahieh was a residential and commercial area with malls, stores and souks. Dahieh is the Beirut stronghold of the Shi'ite Islamist group, Hezbollah, and it had large auditoria in Haret Hreik, Hadeth, Beirut and Bourj al-Barajne where Hezbollah followers gathered during special occasions.
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Souk El Sayaghine (Arabic:سوق الصياغين) or the Jewelry makers souk is one of the souks of the medina of Sfax. This souk used to be located in the western part of Souk Erbaa. As we can understand from its name, it was specialized in selling jewelry and all products made of precious metal.
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Post 1960s, immigrant levels increased, oil wealth was found and Dubai was globalising into a major world city. UNESCO World Heritage nomination aimed at ‘preserving and enhancing the traditional Dubai Creek harbour and its surrounding historic souks’.Ricca, S. (2018). Urban Heritage in the Arabian Peninsula, the Experiences of Jeddah and Dubai.
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Sales were held in public places or in souks. Potential buyers made a careful examination of the "merchandise": they checked the state of health of a person who was often standing naked with wrists bound together. In Cairo, transactions involving eunuchs and concubines happened in private houses. Prices varied according to the slave's quality.
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For the first two years, the awards were presented at Vox Cinema Lebanese, before eventually moving to the prestigious downtown location, at Beirut Souks Cinemacity, which hosted the award ceremony for the third and fourth edition. The awards moved to the Casino Du Liban, in Jounieh which currently hosts the awards for future editions.
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Sales were held in public places or in souks. Potential buyers made a careful examination of the "merchandise": they checked the state of health of a person who was often standing naked with wrists bound together. In Cairo, transactions involving eunuchs and concubines happened in private houses. Prices varied according to the slave's quality.
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Both sides started mobilizing afterwards throughout West Beirut and the southern suburbs of Dahieh. Limited clashes took place an hour later around the Souks and in the Lija neighborhood, and gradually diminished towards nightfall. From that point, overnight, only intermittent gunshots were heard in the area. Another ceasefire was officially announced at 8 a.m.
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The city of Sharjah contains the main administrative and commercial centers, as well as a number of cultural institutions including several museums. Distinctive landmarks are the two major covered souks, reflecting Islamic design; a number of recreational areas and public parks such as Al Jazeirah Fun Park and Al Buheirah Corniche. The city is also notable for numerous mosques.
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International architecture firms have also played a role and 21st century projects include the New Beirut Souks by Rafael Moneo, Hariri Memorial GardenHariri Memorial Garden by Vladimir Djurovic Architecture Lab and Zaitunay Bay. The Arab Center for Architecture (ACA) was established in Beirut in 2008.About Arab Center for Architecture VJAA designed the Charles Hostler Center (2008) in Beirut.
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Quoted in Rene Grousset, Histoire des Croisade, III, p. 586. According to Arab historians, during Hulagu's conquest of Aleppo, Het'um and his forces were responsible for a massacre and arsons in the main mosque and in the neighboring quarters and souks. A young Cilician Armenian knight. Meanwhile, the Egyptian Mamluks had been replacing their former Ayyubid masters in Egypt.
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Souk El Haddadine surrounding the mosque The monument is located in the northern part of the medina. It is surrounded by souks such as Souk El Haddadine from the north, Souk El Ghzal from the south and Souk El Sabbaghine from the east. Thanks to this localisation, the mosque played a major economic role, but also a defensive one.
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Al-Hofuf ( ', also spelled Hofuf or Hufuf, also known as "Al-Hasa", "Al-Ahsa" or "Al-Hassa") is the major urban center in the Al-Ahsa Oasis in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. It is also known for being one of the largest date producers in the world, and for its old souks and palaces.
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Hallaq, Hassan (1987) Al-tarikh alijtima'i wa al-siyasi wa al-iqtisadi fi Bayrut, [Social, Political and Economic History of Beirut], Dar al-Jami'at, Beirut. Hallaq, Hassan (1987) Bayrut al-mahrousa fil'ahd al-'uthmâni, [Beirut during the Ottoman Period], Dar al-Jami’at, Beirut. Seeden, Helga et al. (1995) Urban archaeology 1994: Excavations of the Souks Area, Beirut, Solidere, Beirut.
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Medina of Sousse A medina, surrounded by its city walls and fortifications, is of historical interest. The medina includes open and covered bazaars (souks). Buildings of historical interest include the ribat castle, the central mosque, and a historical museum in the Casbah with mosaics from the area's many Roman villas. The Carthaginian catacombs can be visited.
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Less than one month later on 15 December in Al Khobar, a small IED in a juice carton left on the vehicle (in the parking lot of the Souks Supermarket – now Panda) of British national David Brown exploded as he attempted to remove it. Brown survived but lost his sight and part of his right hand..
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Moubayed, 2006, p. 79. Property damage included the destruction of 115 shops, two souks, 144 homes, including several villas. On 10 October the French newspaper Bulletin de Renseignements proclaimed "... the excellent impression produced by the energetic manner in which order was restored during the events in Ḥamâh. The prestige of France is vastly increased ..."Provence, 2005, pp. 99–100.
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The neighbourhood Saida Al Manoubya in Tunis In popular memory, ʿĀʾisha represents a powerful and respected saint. One of the souks of the Medina of Tunis, "Souk Al-Saida Al- Manoubya", was named after her. A few kilometres from the Medina, a popular neighbourhood, Gourbivilles, takes her name. Al-Manoubya used to retire to pray in that neighbourhood.
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The committee and the Red Cross coordinated the evacuation of the injured. On December 7, fighting broke out once again around 11:30 a.m., this time in West Beirut. Amal and Hezbollah militants clashed repeatedly in the central areas of Khandaq al-Ghamiq, Basta al-Tahta, Basta al-Fawqa, Wadi Abu Jamil and in the old Souks region.
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Roman era: Colonnaded street connected the city center of Berytus to the Hippodrome in Wadi Abu Jamil. 19th century: Role of Bab Idriss developed after the construction of the souks of Beirut. French Mandate: Abdel Hamid Karameh Street, radiating from Etoile Square was connected to Bab Idriss. Mid-1990s: Post-war reconstruction offered the opportunity to build a square.
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These consist of a complex maze of narrow streets and covered commercial alleys extending from the south and east from the Great Mosque towards the ancient citadel. The souks—lined with grocery and clothing stores, and workshops for carpenters, artisans, cobblers, metalworkers and knife-sharpeners—are busiest in the evening.Beattie, 2001, p. 207.Carter, 2008, pp. 156–57.
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Adjoining the oratory-cathedral, the cruciform Souk Erbaa occupies the whole territory from the north of the old city to its south, linking Souk El Sabbagine to Souk El Kamour. It is crossed in its middle by Souk El Attarine that is composed of two old Souks: Souk El Hannatine in the east, and Souk Erbaa Esghir in the west.
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The souk is covered with barrel vaults made of bricks, with small openings which bring light and ventilation. At this souk, shops are raised about a meter in height by means of plates, which allows visitors and buyers to communicate better with merchants and to observe their goods. This souk is known to be calm comparing to other souks of Tunis.
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Beirut Souks were opened to the public on October 2, 2009 after a 10-year delay due to political instability. The Gold Souk's opening was also delayed due to financial disagreements between the syndicate of Expert Goldsmiths and Jewelers in Lebanon and Solidere. Visitors on the opening day wandered through the few opened shops while construction works were still underway.
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It is also used in most gold markets (bazars/souks) in the United Arab Emirates and in all the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) countries. Tola is still used as a measure of charas (Indian hashish). On the black market, however, one tola equals a mass of ~10g and not the actual mass of one tola.
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Douz desert dunes with camels and horses in the background during the sunset The Tunisian desert represents a major tourist destination in the country. The oases add some greenness and shades to the aridity of the pristine environment and the hot sun of the Saharan dunes. Since the Arab invasions on Tunisia, a growing population settled in the arid environment of the Numedian regions Medenine, Tataouine and Tozeur where they created oases as havens and also souks and old towns as new urban centers. Tozeur benefited from its extremely authentic old town and its souks to develop the tourism industry especially for the winter and spring seasons. Several hotels and maisons d’hote opened in Tozeur as well as some upscale units such as the world-famous Thai brand, Anantara in 2019 which is ranked as the best hotels in the world.
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Souk El Khodhra Souk El Khodhra (), also called the Vegetable Market is one of the souks, or markets, of the medina of Sfax, Tunisia. The souk is located in the path right next to the Great Mosque of Sfax. It has various shops that are distributed along the path. Vegetables and fruits that are produced in the medina of Sfax are sold in the souk.
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Stadium Racing in Muscat Muscat's economy, like that of Oman, is dominated by trade. The more traditional exports of the city included dates, mother of pearl, and fish. Many of the souks of Muttrah sell these items and traditional Omani artefacts. Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has been central to Muscat's economy since at least 1962 and is the country's second largest employer, after the government.
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Built Heritage, 3, 107-121. This rapid need for city development shifted architecture throughout Dubai from locally sourced materials to heavy, pre-fabricated materials leading to intense modular construction. Although, whilst Dubai was swiftly advances, the souks were being preserved and construction within them was only for restorative, functional purposesRicca, S. (2018). Urban Heritage in the Arabian Peninsula, the Experiences of Jeddah and Dubai.
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The bulk of French ground forces had been concentrated in Jabal al-Arab at the time. Most of Hama's souks ("bazaars") and numerous homes of leading city notables were consequently destroyed. Meanwhile, two companies of French reinforcements from Rayak and Aleppo were rushed to dislodge the rebels. French authorities had also mobilized the support of the rural landlords against Hama's urban and tribal nationalist leaders.
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Ancient picture of the souk Souk El Kmach goes along with the western facade of the Al-Zaytuna Mosque. In fact, it offers easy access to the mosque through three doors. Also, it is bounded by three other souks : Souk El Trouk, Souk El Leffa and Souk El Nissa. Two doors provide direct access to Souk El Kmach : Souk El Attarine's is known for its two Spanish-Maghrebi capitals columns.
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Souk el Tayeb is an open-air weekly farmers market in Lebanon that specializes in organic food products. It is held every Saturday in downtown Beirut at the Beirut Souks, Trablos Street from 9am to 2pm. Souk el Tayeb , Lebanon's first farmers market The market is organized and run by a non-profit cooperative headquartered at 226, Rue Gouraud in Gemmayzeh. The organic cooperative spans Lebanon's regions, religions and sects.
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Souk al-Tawileh (‘al-Tawileh’ meaning long in Arabic) is the central north-south street of the Souks district; it once led all the way to the harbor. 1994 excavations in Beirut revealed that the street’s origins dated back to the Phoenico-Persian period. In 1874, the Ottoman urbanization plan of Beirut turned Souk al-Tawileh into a modern commercial street. It flourished until 1975 as a prosperous shopping venue.
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Before starting HealthSouk, Dr. Patel founded Healthcare Volunteer. The first market for HealthSouk was Las Vegas, followed by Los Angeles, Orange County, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Patel started HealthSouk after seeing Las Vegas patients struggle to access basic and cosmetic dental care during the aftermath of the U.S. housing crisis and stock market crash. The name HealthSouk was named when Patel was visiting the souks (or marketplaces) of Morocco.
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The old Jewish Quarter (Mellah) is in the kasbah area of the city's medina, east of Place des Ferblantiers. It was created in 1558 by the Saadians at the site where the sultan's stables were. At the time, the Jewish community consisted of a large portion of the city's bankers, jewelers, metalworkers, tailors and sugar traders. During the 16th century, the Mellah had its own fountains, gardens, synagogues and souks.
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Downtown Amman, the city centre area (known in Arabic as Al-Balad), has been dwarfed by the sprawling urban area that surrounds it. Despite the changes, much remains of its old character. Jabal Amman is a well-known touristic attraction in old Amman, where the city's greatest souks, fine museums, ancient constructions, monuments, and cultural sites are found. Jabal Amman also contains the famous Rainbow Street and the cultural Souk Jara market.
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The mellah (old Jewish Quarter) is situated in the kasbah area of the city's medina, east of Place des Ferblantiers. It was created in 1558 by the Saâdians at the site where the sultan's stables had previously been situated. At the time, the Jewish community consisted of a large portion of the city's bankers, jewelers, metalworkers, and tailors, and sugar traders. During the 16th century, the Mellah had its own fountains, gardens, synagogues, and souks.
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Al Dhagaya () is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Located in eastern Dubai in Deira, Al Dhagaya forms part of Dubai's northeastern coast along the Persian Gulf. Al Dhagaya is located near the Deira Corniche and is bounded by Al Baraha, Al Ras, Al Sabkha and Ayil Nasir. One of the more populous residential areas of west Deira, Al Dhagaya also has a prominent economic district with souks and traditional markets.
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Despite the economic recession, real estate and hotel development in Marrakesh have grown dramatically in the 21st century. Marrakesh is particularly popular with the French, and numerous French celebrities own property in the city. Marrakesh has the largest traditional market (souk) in Morocco, with some 18 souks selling wares ranging from traditional Berber carpets to modern consumer electronics. Crafts employ a significant percentage of the population, who primarily sell their products to tourists.
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Souk al-Harir, one of the many roofed souks After long periods of stagnation under Ottoman rule, Homs started to flourish again in the 20th century. Its geographic and strategic location has made it a centre of agriculture and industry. The "Homs Irrigation Scheme", the first of its kind in modern Syria, brought prosperity to cultivators and the long- established enterprises involved in the processing of agricultural and pastoral products.Dumper, 2007, p. 174.
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Eid in the Square has become an anticipated fixture in London's events calendar, attracting large crowds. The free event includes a variety of diverse performances that reflect the diversity, culture and languages of the varied Muslim communities in London. It is an open invitation to everyone in the city – Muslim and non-Muslim alike - to experience Islamic heritage. It includes Qu'ran recitations, call to prayer, souks, bazaars, market stalls, poetry and music performances and celebrity guest appearances.
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Souk is the Arabic word for market or place where any kind of goods are brought or exchanged. Traditionally, dhows from the Far East, China, Sri Lanka, and India would discharge their cargo and the goods would be bargained over in the souks adjacent to the docks. Modern shopping malls and boutiques are also found in the city. Dubai Duty Free at Dubai International Airport offers merchandise catering to the multinational passengers using Dubai International Airport.
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Metal sign indicating the Tanners Street or 'Souk Edabaghine' A view of Tanners Street Souk Edabaghine (; English: Tanners market), is one of the souks of the medina of Tunis. It is called Edabaghine, the Arabic word for tanners, because it was specialized in leather tanning. Since this was considered a polluting industry, the souk was located at the outskirts of the medina. The souk connects Mongi Slim Street, previously named Street of Maltese, and Rome Street.
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Dubai’s historic centre, Bur Dubai and ultimately the Dubai Textile Souk still holds a relevant share of income in Dubai’s commerce atmosphere and the original business merchants, shipmen and culture within such souks and areas have been preserved. This historic centre is a lively urban sector and active economy based on the free trade principles established in the beginning of the 20th century.Ricca, S. (2018). Urban Heritage in the Arabian Peninsula, the Experiences of Jeddah and Dubai.
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Once the souks of Beirut were built at the turn of the 19th century, the role of Bab Idriss developed. It was an important transport hub and a popular destination. During the French Mandate, Abdel Hamid Karameh Street was connected to Bab Idriss. A square was planned at that location but never built. Post-war reconstruction of the mid-1990s offered the opportunity to achieve this, reinforcing Bab Idriss’s role as the western gateway to Beirut’s historic core.
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The city itself is famous for its historic mosques and churches. It is also well recognised by its two public clocks standing at each end of Quwatli Street. The older one, at the eastern end facing al-Hamidiya Street, was elevated by the French in 1923, and the other one, at the western end facing al-Dablan street, is housed in the New Clock Tower which was built in 1957. Homs is well known for its historical roofed souks.
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The Dubai Fountain in Burj Khalifa lake, Downtown Dubai Dubai has been called the "shopping capital of the Middle East". Dubai alone has more than 70 shopping centres, including the world's largest shopping centre, Dubai Mall. Dubai is also known for the historical souk districts located on either side of its creek. Traditionally, dhows from East Asia, China, Sri Lanka, and India would discharge their cargo and the goods would be bargained over in the souks adjacent to the docks.
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Avenue Mohammed VI contains what is claimed to be Africa's largest nightclub: Pacha Marrakech, a trendy club that plays house and electro house music. It also has two large cinema complexes, Le Colisée à Gueliz and Cinéma Rif, and a new shopping precinct, Al Mazar. Gueliz district in Marrakech Menara Mall, opened in 2015 Trade and crafts are extremely important to the local tourism-fueled economy. There are 18 souks in Marrakesh, employing over 40,000 people in pottery, copperware, leather and other crafts.
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The dead end alley is located at the entrance to the Medina, a few hundred meters from the Al-Zaytuna Mosque and the souks. This narrow and discreet alley - fifty meters long and in some places only one meter wide \- hardly differs from the surrounding lanes. It is located between the old Jewish quarter, the Hara, and the French quarter. On both sides of the alley there are small rooms in front of which the girls wait for their customers.
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Beirut Souks shopping mall There are hundreds of art galleries in Beirut and its suburbs. Every year hundreds of fine art students graduate from universities and institutions. Artist workshops exist all over Lebanon. The inauguration of the Beirut Art Center, a non-profit association, space and platform dedicated to contemporary art in Lebanon, in the Mkalles suburb of Beirut added to the number of exhibition spaces available in the city, with a screening and performance room, mediatheque, book store, café and terrace.
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The stairway led from Emir Bashir Street to the pre-war food markets or souks: al-Lahhamin (the meat market), as-Samak (the fish market), al-Bayd (the egg market) and Al-Khodra (the vegetable market). The construction of the ring road in 1860, connecting the Damascus-Beirut road to the harbor, and later building projects of the 20th century have obliterated most of the ancient features. The new entrance to the Garden of Forgiveness gives access to the original Roman street.
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He celebrated Christmas away from family and home, and in the winter there. They underwent military training for 3 months including musketry and attack tactics and co- ordinating with other units. During regular periods of leave they would usually go into Cairo, and explore the maze of souks (aka markets) and have wild parties in the cafes and bars. He was joined in C Company of 1st Battalion by his young brother Len Barwick on 3 Apr 1915, as they were leaving Mena Camp.
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The old town's main thoroughfare is enlivened by the Grain Market and the Souks where wickerwork, tapestries, jewelry, ...are sold. The road terminates at a square doubling as a parade ground which sports the Al-Andalous Mosque. The Mosque's minaret, constructed in the 14th century, is wider at the top than at its base. Bab el-Qebbour Street crosses the Kissaria (covered marketplace), then leads on to the Market Mosque where it meets up with Bab Jamaa gate, the main point of entry of Taza.
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Nabeul's economy is based primarily on tourism. The most famous hotels are mainly located at the seaside. The most known tourist resorts in Nabeul include the Roman archaeological site of Neapolis (positioned 2 kilometres away from downtown), the archaeological museum which offers ceramic and Punic statues dating back to the 7th century BC and an important collection of Roman mosaics proceeded from sites of the region. Souk El Balgha is considered as one of the most ancient and special souks in the region of Nabeul.
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A commercial street with numbered shops, dating to the Byzantine period, was unearthed during the mid-1990s excavations. In 1996 was made the discovery of 700 sqm of Byzantine mosaics in the Souks area of Beirut, most dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries AD. They were recovered from five large villas and a colonnaded street with its shops. The colonnades had mosaic pavements with Greek letters marking the address of each shop. Most mosaics displayed geometric patterns, although a few incorporated figurative designs.
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Accessed on 2012-01-07. A historic aspect of the local economy is the cloth and textile industry. Situated near the city's central square are souks ("open-air markets") where, usually three times a week, merchants continue to sell luxury carpets, furniture cloth and traditional clothing, including abayas (cloaks worn by males for celebratory occasions.) Most major businesses, shops and social centers are located on Tripoli Street, Misrata's main thoroughfare. During the Siege of Misrata, most of the buildings housing these assets were destroyed.
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The cast included Sophie Khan Levy as Innojaan, Adam Youssefbeygi, Tony Hasnath, Liz Jadav and Robby Khela. The production was set in the souks of Dubai and the Bollywood film industry during the 1990s communal riots and received acclaim from reviewers and academics alike. Also in 2013, a folk musical adaptation of Cymbeline was performed at the First Folio Theatre in Oak Brook, Illinois. The setting was the American South during the Civil War, with Cymbeline as a man of high status who avoids military service.
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Charles Kaisin is known for a variety of creative projects, including interior design projects, installations and product design but also architecture in general. Marrakech, known for its souks and lively squares but above all for its architecture, is the city that the designer has chosen to share his creativity. The "Almaha Marrakech Riad" is located in the oldest district of Marrakech, the Kasbash, where the royal stables were once located. This new Riad with 12 individually styled rooms is a quiet refuge totally designed by the Belgian designer.
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Makaad El Mir ruins by the rocky beach in Batroun, Lebanon Beiteddine Palace Cathedral of St Elie and St Gregory the Illuminator The architecture of Lebanon embodies the historical, cultural and religious influences that have shaped Lebanon's built environment. It has been influenced by the Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Umayyads, Crusaders, Mamluks, Ottomans and French. Additionally, Lebanon is home to many impressive examples of modern and contemporary architecture. Architecturally notable structures in Lebanon include ancient thermae and temples, castles, churches, mosques, hotels, museums, government buildings, souks, residences (including palaces) and towers.
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Due to the density of the city center, its architectural character sometimes differs from that of the rest of the island. The typical menzel may especially be noticeably different; in addition, a new architectural style in which the courtyard is missing may be seen in some more modern houses. Dominant colors remain sharp white for masonry and sky blue for doors and windows. The city has several small streets connected by arcades, and there are a number of covered souks like that of Errbaâ, or the more recent Central Market.
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Marrakesh was founded by the Almoravid Dynasty in 1070 by Abu Bakr ibn Umar and subsequently developed by his successors. Initially, the city's two main monuments and focal points were the fortress known as Ksar el- Hajjar ("fortress of stone") and the city's first Friday mosque (the site of the future Ben Youssef Mosque). The Ksar el-Hajjar was located directly north of today's Koutoubia Mosque. The major souk (market) streets of the city thus developed along the roads linking these two important sites and still correspond to the main axis of souks today.
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The songs by the music composing duo Kalyanji Anandji, assisted by then little-known Laxmikant Pyarelal are highlights of the film (lyrics by Anand Bakshi). The film was screened in Algeria's cinema halls every two days for a couple of years; there was, in fact, public demand for it. Shashi Kapoor was one of the most successful Indian actors in North African countries such as Algeria, Morocco and Libya. In the souks of Marrakesh, even today some of the older shopkeepers will give you a discount if you are from the land of Shashi Kapoor.
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Its skyline was marked by a great tower, called the Abu al- Feth ("Father of Victory"). It had multiple palaces and barracks, influenced primarily by Umayyad designs, with vast gardens, pools and hydraulic systems. The city was divided into two roughly equal-sized districts, one dedicated to the emir alone, the other a densely packed quarter for his noble retinue, which also contained the facilities for regular urban life — a congregational mosque, souks, public baths, etc. The separation emphasized the royal majesty of the Aghlabid Emir and his independence from the aristocracy.
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Considering that its location is not far from the sea, this souk was the destination of the village residents' products and other neighboring islands before the establishing of the medina. It was named the way it is in relation to the day it used to open on which was "friday". It used to have all kinds of products until other souks were made and things got more organized and each souk had its own speciality that it was made for. As a result, Souk El Jomaa became dedicated to selling old clothes and furniture.
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However, rial is used when speaking in Arabic and centime when speaking in French. Though not used by the young generation, the denomination 1,000, 2,000, up to 100,000 francs will be used by people who lived during the French colonial period when referring to 10, 20 and 1,000 dirham. Likewise, rial is also used for higher value than portions of the dirham, reaching 5,000 dhs (100,000 rial). This denomination is used in Moroccan Arabic speaking context, especially in popular milieu such as old medina souks or vegetable markets.
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The term bazaar is sometimes also used to refer to the "network of merchants, bankers and craftsmen" who work in that area. Although the word "bazaar" is of Persian origin, its use has spread and now has been accepted into the vernacular in countries around the world. The term souk ( suq, shuq, Syriac: ܫܘܩܐ shuqa, shuka, Spanish: zoco, also spelled souq, shuk, shooq, soq, esouk, succ, suk, sooq, suq, soek) is used in Western Asian, North African and some Horn African cities (). Evidence for the existence of bazaars or souks dates to around 3,000 BCE.
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Although the lack of archaeological evidence has limited detailed studies of the evolution of bazaars, indications suggest that they initially developed outside city walls where they were often associated with servicing the needs of caravanserai. As towns and cities became more populous, these bazaars moved into the city center and developed in a linear pattern along streets stretching from one city gate to another gate on the opposite side of the city. Souks became covered walkways. Over time, these bazaars formed a network of trading centres which allowed for the exchange of produce and information.
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Cayenne peppers at a Souk in Yemen, the Souk Al Milh A temporary, seasonal souk is held at a set time that might be yearly, monthly or weekly. The oldest souks were set up annually, and were typically general festivals held outside cities. For example, Souk Ukadh was held yearly in pre-Islamic times in an area between Mecca and Ta’if during the sacred month of Dhu al-Qi'dah. While a busy market, it was more famous for its poetry competitions, judged by prominent poets such as Al-Khansa and Al-Nabigha.
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In tribal areas, where seasonal souks operated, neutrality from tribal conflicts was usually declared for the period of operation of a souk to permit the unhampered exchange of surplus goods. Some of the seasonal markets were held at specific times of the year and became associated with particular types of produce such as Suq Hijr in Bahrain, noted for its dates while Suq 'Adan was known for its spices and perfumes. In spite of the centrality of the Middle Eastern market place, relatively little is known due to the lack of archaeological evidence.
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It is still surrounded with farmland and vegetables are grown which supply many of the souks in the region. The south of Tunis is made up of disadvantaged neighborhoods, especially due to the strong industry in this part of the metropolis. These include Jebel Jelloud, located in the south-east of Tunis, which concentrates on the heavy industry of cement production, the treatment plant of phosphate s, etc. The main cemetery in Tunis, the Djellaz Cemetery, dominates this part of town, perched on the slopes of a rocky outcrop.
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Corberó had his first individual exhibition in Munich in 1963, for which he received a Gold medal from the State of Bavaria. Later exhibitions included shows in New York City, Japan, and multiple European countries. His monumental sculptures can be seen in Barcelona, London (Broadgate), Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Beirut (Souks), Kuwait City, Chicago (lobby of 77 West Wacker Drive), New York City (outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art), as well as in numerous museums including the Meadows Museum in Dallas. He was chosen to design the medals for the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.
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The first one represents the main axis which makes with the meridian north-south an angle of 22 degrees, which corresponds to the orientation of most mihrabs mosques of Sfax. This characteristic made the medina of Sfax the unique city that recalls the urban organization of Kufa, the first Arab-Muslim city. The souks (or markets) surround the great mosque, at once place of worship, culture and sociability, from its north-west facade to Bab Jebli with a hierarchical distribution, while the rest of the area is occupied by the residential quarters.
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The two main hotels in the city are the Tibesti Hotel and Uzu Hotel, and several other hotels have opened in recent years to cater for increased demand. Handicrafts are found in the many souks in the city, but are of little significance to the economy. Skanska built a good connection of speedways and flyovers in the decades after the Libyan revolution in 1969; this has made the transport of goods between Benghazi and other cities easier. Benghazi's air transport uses Benina International Airport; numerous daily flights leave for Tripoli and connections are also available to other African, Asian and European cities.
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A larger commercial zone can be found in many cities, more formally called a central business district, but more commonly called "downtown" in the United States, or the "high street" in Britain, and souks in Arabic speaking areas. Window shopping in Ottawa, 1938 Shopping hubs, or shopping centers, are collections of stores; that is a grouping of several businesses in a compact geographic area. It consists of a collection of retail, entertainment and service stores designed to serve products and services to the surrounding region. Typical examples include shopping malls, town squares, flea markets and bazaars.
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Beirut prospered during Roman and Byzantine times, until the earthquake of 551 AD destroyed the city of Roman Berytus. One of its most important streets was brought to light during the archaeological investigations of the souks site in the mid-1990s: a colonnaded shopping street with sidewalks, which connected the center to the Hippodrome in Wadi Abu Jamil. The 400-meter-long Colonnaded street was paved with successive layers of mosaics, displaying various geometric patterns and natural motifs. More than ten shops were discovered during the excavations, each one identified by a Greek letter marked on the mosaic floor.
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Beirut greatly prospered during Roman and Byzantine times. One of its most important streets was brought to light during the archaeological investigations of the Beirut Souks site in the mid-1990s: a colonnaded shopping street with sidewalks, which connected the center to the Hippodrome or race-track in Wadi Abu Jamil. The 400-meter-long colonnaded street was paved with successive layers of mosaics, displaying various geometric patterns and natural motifs. More than ten shops of a colonnaded "Portico" were discovered during the excavations, each one identified by a Greek letter (Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta…) marked on the mosaic floor.
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Al Sabkha () is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Al Sabkha is a small community between Al Rigga, Naif, Al Dhagaya and Al Buteen in the Deira region of eastern Dubai. Al Sabkha, literally meaning marshland is bounded to the east by Al Sabkha Road (109th Street), to the east by 21st Street and to the north by route D 82 (Al Naif Road). One of the smallest communities in Dubai in terms of area, Al Sabkha is home to Arab and South Asian communities and has an active economic district with traditional souks.
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Souk al-Tawileh (‘al-Tawileh’ meaning long in Arabic) is the central north-south street of Beirut Souks; it once led all the way to the harbor. During the post-war reconstruction of Beirut’s central district that began in 1994, excavations through successive layers revealed that the street’s origins dated back to the Phoenico-Persian period. Souk al-Tawileh thrived in Romano-Byzantine times; it lost its standing after the 551 Beirut earthquake, remaining a simple earth path for a long time. In 1874, the Ottoman urbanization plan of Beirut turned Souk al-Tawileh into a modern commercial street.
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In 1882 the board of administration of the Sanjak of Beirut decided to build a new administrative building and put up the Emir Assaf Saray for auction. The saray was sold in April 1882 to Mohammad Ayyas and then to members of the Sursock and Tueini families. The old saray was destroyed and replaced by the Sursock souks while work was underway on the construction of the new saray which will become known as the "Petit Serail" to differentiate it from the Kışla-i Humayun (the Ottoman barracks) which is better known as the Grand Serail.
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Tyre Coast Nature Reserve Tyre Coast Nature Reserve to the southeast of Tyre, Lebanon covers over and is divided into three zones: the tourism zone (public beaches, the old city and Souks, the ancient port), the agricultural and archaeological zone, and the Conservation zone that includes the Phoenician springs of Ras El Ain. Established in 1998, is an important sanctuary for wildlife and includes a public beach with yellow sand. The reserve is bisected by the Rachidiye refugee camp. Tyre Beach Nature Reserve Lonely Planet] Due to its diverse flora and fauna, the reserve is a designated Ramsar Site.
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The district contains numerous old mosques and crusader churches, as well as uncovered remnants and ruins of the Roman era. The District contains dozens of restaurants, cafes and pubs, as well as a wide range of shopping stores mainly in Beirut Souks. High-rise hotels and towers line the district's New Waterfront, marina and seaside promenade. Another popular tourist destination in Beirut is the Corniche Beirut, a pedestrian promenade that encircles the capital's seafront from the Saint George Bay in the north all the way to Avenue de Paris and Avenue General de Gaulle south of the city.
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The retail industry represents 12.8% of Morocco's GDP and 1.2m people – 13% of the total workforce – are employed in the sector. Organised retail, however, represents only a fraction of domestic trade, as shoppers rely on the country's 1151 souks, markets and approximately 700,000 independent groceries and shops. The rapid emergence of a middle class – around 30% of the population – combined with a young and increasingly urban population and a craving for international brands, is rapidly changing the ways Moroccans spend their money. Still average purchasing power remains low overall, forcing retailers to cater to a broad section of the population and to keep prices low.
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Solidere is widely credited as the most important force behind Beirut's reemergence, in recent years, as a bustling urban destination with a chance to earn back its prewar title of "Paris of the Middle East". Solidere's main functions are the supervision of the government-authorized reconstruction plan, financing and developing the infrastructure, new construction and rehabilitation of war-torn structures, urban landscaping and the management of property. Solidere has worked to attract global retailers such as Virgin Megastores to Beirut Central District. Its most significant single project to date has been Beirut Souks, a 100,000 m2 retail center that was scheduled to open by 2008; it opened in 2009.
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Local trade and commerce was conducted at mundinae (fairs) in rural centers at set days of the week, much as it is today in souks. In villages and towns macella (provision markets) were established. In cities granted a charter the market was regulated by the municipal aediles (Roman market officials dating to the Roman Republic), who inspected the vendor's instruments for measuring and weighing. City trading was often done at the forum, or at stalls in covered areas, or at private shops.A. Mahjoubi and P. Salama, "The Roman and post-Roman period in North Africa" 161–185, at 273, in General History of Africa, volume II, Ancient Civilizations of Africa (1990).
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Souk in Dubai, the Deira Souks The Arabic word is a loan from Aramaic "šūqā" (“street, market”), itself a loanword from the Akkadian "sūqu" (“street”, from "sāqu", meaning “narrow”). The spelling souk entered European languages probably through French during the French occupation of the Arab countries Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia in the 19th and 20th centuries. Thus, the word "souk" most likely refers to Arabic/North African traditional markets. Other spellings of this word involving the letter "Q" (sooq, souq, so'oq...) were likely developed using English and thus refer to Western Asian/Arab traditional markets, as British colonialism was present there during the 19th and 20th centuries.
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4 Political, economic and social changes have left only the small seasonal souks outside villages and small towns, primarily selling livestock and agricultural products. Weekly markets have continued to function throughout the Arab world. Most of them are named from the day of the week on which they are held. They usually have open spaces specifically designated for their use inside cities. Examples of surviving markets are the Wednesday Market in Amman that specializes in the sale of used products, the Ghazl market held every Friday in Baghdad specializing in pets; the Fina’ Market in Marrakech offers performance acts such as singing, music, acrobats and circus activities.
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Built Heritage, 3, 107-121.. The traditional souks such as the Dubai Textile Souk, are renowned for the maintenance of traditional architecture with slight modern advances and structures, such as the supporting metal pylons in the Dubai Textile souk. The animated sikkas and shops in fact still bear the names of ancient merchant families who immigrated from places such as Persia and IndiaVora, N. (2013). Impossible Citizens: Dubai's Indian Diaspora. Durham: Duke University Press.. The restoring and preserving of traditional architecture in the Dubai Textile Souk has not only maintained the culture of historical Dubai but also has encouraged influxes of tourists, promoting the economy of the souk and Dubai.
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With the construction of the souks of Beirut at the turn of the 19th century, the role of Bab Idriss developed. Two tramway lines made it an important transport hub and a popular destination: the ABC store, Patisserie Suisse, Café Tanios, Cosmos Restaurant and Librairie Antoine were among its memorable venues. During the French Mandate, Abdel Hamid Karameh Street - one of the streets radiating from Etoile Square – was connected to Bab Idriss. There, a square was planned but never built. Post-war reconstruction of the mid-1990s offered the opportunity to achieve this, reinforcing Bab Idriss's role as the western gateway to Beirut’s historic core.
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The municipality was known by the Turkish name of Meclis al-Baladi Starting from 1860 and for twenty years, the Tanzimat impacted the transformation of the Beirut space heavily. The period was marked by the restoration of the ancient souks, the creation of new commercial spaces and the establishment of infrastructures on a big scale and the building of large public and private building such as the Grand Serail and its annexes and the Pine residence. The movement catalyzed by the Tanzimat reforms set the foundation of a new framework for buildings characterized by works inspired from several European styles such as neo-baroque and neo- gothic. The former architectural tradition declined progressively.
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In 1975, Hawi was leading operations against the Palestinians on the Souks of Beirut, Karantina, Jisr el Basha, Dekwaneh, Galerie Semaan and what is known as the "Battle of the Hotels". On July 1, 1976, sources of the Lebanese Christian militias announced the fall of the last bastion in Tel el- Zaatar and declared that the Head of the Phalange War Council supervised this operation. On July 13, 1976, William Hawi was killed by a Palestinian sniper defending Tel El-Zaatar whilst Hawi was inspecting positions held by his militias. Following his death, Bashir Gemayel was appointed his replacement as president of the Kataeb Military Council, which later became the core of the Lebanese Forces.
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Passage des Panoramas The Passage des Panoramas is the oldest of the covered passages of Paris, France located in the 2nd arrondissement between the Montmartre boulevard to the North and Saint-Marc street to the south. It is one of the earliest venues of the Parisian philatelic trade, and it was one of the first covered commercial passageways in Europe. Bazaars and souks in the Orient had roofed commercial passageways centuries earlier but the Passage de Panoramas innovated in having glazed roofing and, later on, in 1817, gas lights for illumination. It was an ancestor of the city gallerias of the 19th century and the covered suburban and city shopping malls of the 20th century.
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The Souk 'Okaz, one of the best known pre-Islamic souks, was not only a market, but in many ways, a historic theater, where sociopolitical and commercial exchanges took place between the tribes of pre- Islamic Arabia. People from around the peninsula would come to visit the idol of the goddess Lat. This is proof that Ta'if has long been a historic center for trade and the arts in the Arabian Peninsula; contemporary theaters in the area include the 'Okaz Market Theater and the recently opened King 'Abdullah Park Theater. A performing arts theater is also located in the nearby town of Qia and is known as the Folk Theater of Qia.
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Merchants and passengers in Bab Nahj El Bey Bab Nahj El Bey (Arabic : باب نهج الباي) (or The Bey's street Gate), also known as Drouj Eddimessi is one of the gates of the medina of Sfax, located in the northern facade of its walls, near Bab Jebli. Given the slightly hilly topography of the site, stairs were made to reach the gate and link Nahj El Bey (current Mongi Slim Street) to the outer souks surrounding the medina. As many other gates, Bab Nahj El Bey was built during the 20th century in order to help decreasing the flood of passengers through Bab Jebli and Bab Diwan, and to facilitate the exchange with the hinterland.
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In 2005, 84% of the population of metropolitan Dubai was foreign-born, about half of them from India. Major holidays in Dubai include Eid al Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, and National Day (2 December), which marks the formation of the United Arab Emirates. The International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA), the world's leading events trade association, has crowned Dubai as IFEA World Festival and Event City, 2012 in the cities category with a population of more than one million. Large shopping malls in the city, such as Deira City Centre, Mirdiff City Centre, BurJuman, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall (the world's largest) and Ibn Battuta Mall as well as traditional Dubai Gold Souk and other souks attract shoppers from the region.
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An example of an Islamic annual souk is Al Mirbid just outside Basra, also famed for its poetry competitions in addition to its storytelling activities.Nejad, R. M., “Social bazaar and commercial bazaar: comparative study of spatial role of Iranian bazaar in the historical cities in different socio-economical context,” 5th International Space Syntax Symposium Proceedings, Netherlands: Techne Press, D., 2005, Temporary souks tended to become known for specific types of produce. For example, Suq Hijr in Bahrain was noted for its dates while Suq 'Adan was known for its spices and perfumes.Gharipour, M., "The Culture and Politics of Commerce," in The Bazaar in the Islamic City: Design, Culture, and History, Mohammad Gharipour (ed.), New York, The American University in Cairo Press, 2012, p.
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Souk Ayyas Entrance to Beirut Souks from Fakhry Bey Street Souk's entrance from Rue Weygand Reconstruction of Beirut's central district began as soon as the guns fell silent in 1991. Dar Al-Handasah was commissioned by the Lebanese Council for Development and Reconstruction to prepare a master-plan for the rebuilding of the dilapidated central district. Henri Eddeh, a senior architect planner at Dar al-Handasah proposed a complete demolition of the historical city center which was to be replaced by modern buildings and infrastructure. Imam Ouzai Square The notion of bulldozing the entire cityscape stirred a heated polemic within the intellectual circles and widespread opposition to the master-plan led to the adoption of an alternate strategy aiming at preserving and renovating what could be salvaged of Beirut's historic buildings.
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When he returned to Zurich, Qadri received an invitation to an international artists' camp in Kushalin, Poland, where he was given lodging, food and painting materials for two months. The Souks Museum of Modern Art in Kushalin acquired one of the paintings he produced during this period. Next to his studio were two Danish artists, painter Bent Kock, and printmaker Helle Thorborg, who were impressed with Qadri's work. In 1969, Thorborg arranged for him to visit Copenhagen, through the Danish cultural ministry. Before going to Copenhagen, Qadri showed his work in Vienna at the gallery Uni Generation and at the Government Printing Press called d’Orchai. He also showed in Munich at Stenzel Gallerie and stayed for a period in 1968 in Paris where he rented American artist Mimi Vaz's studio in Villa d’Essai.
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The nationalization announcement was greeted very emotionally by the audience and, throughout the Arab world, thousands entered the streets shouting slogans of support. US ambassador Henry A. Byroade stated, "I cannot overemphasize [the] popularity of the Canal Company nationalization within Egypt, even among Nasser's enemies." Egyptian political scientist Mahmoud Hamad wrote that, prior to 1956, Nasser had consolidated control over Egypt's military and civilian bureaucracies, but it was only after the canal's nationalization that he gained near-total popular legitimacy and firmly established himself as the "charismatic leader" and "spokesman for the masses not only in Egypt, but all over the Third World". According to Aburish, this was Nasser's largest pan- Arab triumph at the time and "soon his pictures were to be found in the tents of Yemen, the souks of Marrakesh, and the posh villas of Syria".
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Two large Muslim waqfs (religious trusts), founded in 1583-90 and in 1653, have been in the heart of the area for centuries. These two architectural ensembles, with richly decorated facades and regular layout, hosted the majority of the commercial and social services for the neighbourhood, where Muslim and Christian, rich and poor, lived side by side. They included a fountain in front of the Christian quarter, a café, a large hammam, a small mosque and a school for Muslim pupils, a cloth market, four large textile workshops,The three qaysariya du waqf Ipchir Pacha have been held more than eighty textile operations each with two to four looms thus possibly hosted more than 250 craftsmen at the peak of activities in the area. a vast cereal warehouse, and various souks for food and local services.David, Jean-Claude, (2004) « La production de l’espace dans la ville ottomane » Les relations entre musulmans et chrétiens dans le Bilad al-Cham, p. 178–179.
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