Al-Buzuriyah Souq
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Al-Buzuriyah Souq (Arabic: سُوقُ ٱلْبُزُورِيَّةِ, romanized: Sūq al-Buzūrīyah) is a historical souk located to the south of the Umayyad Mosque inside the old walled city of Damascus, Syria.[1] The souk is famous for its spices vendors, and the many historical khans located along it, including Khan As'ad Pasha. On its southern end it meets Medhat Pasha Souq.
Al-Buzuriyah Souq in 2001 | |
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| Native name | سُوقُ ٱلْبُزُورِيَّةِ (Arabic) |
|---|---|
| Length | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Location | Damascus, Syria |
| Coordinates | 33°30′34″N 36°18′22.5″E |
Perfumes and spices are sold on the market, as well as various types of sweets, products, dried fruit and soap (olive oil soap and the famous Syrian laurel soap).
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