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.
This souk is specialized in selling local products of Sfax (cereals, almonds, olives, etc.).[1] Its activity depends on the harbor and agricultural activity in the city.[2]
Localization
Souk El Mahsoulat is located in the east of Bab Jebli, one of the northern gates of the medina. It is surrounded by Souk Kriaa from the northern side near the old slaughterhouse, and by Souk El Omrane from the eastern one.[3]
History and etymology
This market was founded in 1840 following the orders of the grand vizierMustapha Saheb Ettabaa. But it kept changing its appellation. Apart from its current name (Souk El Mahsoulat), it is also called Souk Essaay (or livestock market) and Souk El Foundouk.[1][3]
In 1960, the municipality rehabilitated the souk and changed it into a daily fruits and vegetables market.[3]
References
1 2 AbdelKafi, Boubaker (1966). History of Sfax Vol.I: Urban Life. Sfax. pp.92–93.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
↑ Zouari, Ali (2016). Sfax in the 18th and 19th century. Med Ali Editions. p.109.
