Souk Al Asr
Souk Al Asr (Arabic: سوق العصر; 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.
Location
It is located behind Bab Al Gorjani, one of the medina's doors and near three low-income neighbourhoods of Tunis, i.e. Mellassine, Saida Manoubia and Helal City.[1]
History
The souk didn't exist before the Husainid era (1705-1957), while other souks emerged under the Hafsid dynasty (1228-1537).[1] It was a tiny souk that stood between prayers of the afternoon and the sunset (third and fourth prayers of the day).[1]
Products
Souk Al Asr is totally the opposite of its own name as it sold only old products like household utensils, antique furniture and other rare items. This market is full of items that can be particularly useful and rare, that are not likely to be found elsewhere.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Yousra Ouannes (21 February 2015). "Tunisie : " Souk al-Asr ", la brocante des pauvres". aa.com.tr (in French). Retrieved 23 January 2016.
External links
- Media related to Souk Al Asr at Wikimedia Commons
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