Souk El Fakkahine
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.
Localization[edit]
Souk El Fakkahine was located between Souk Errbaa El Saghir and Ellakhmi Street that represents that northern part of El Sayyaghine Street. It was parallel to Souk Es Sabbaghine.[1]
History[edit]
The souk was mentioned in many old contracts of private properties of El Hsairi family. The oldest one goes to the 17th century.[2]
Specialty and current status[edit]
According to some historians, the souk got its name from the word Fakiha (Arabic: فاكهة) or fruits, as they were the main product of this market. Therefore, there were some Jewish jewelry shops and some tin professionals.[2]
Nowadays, Souk El Jazzarine occupies all the place and it is specialized in selling meat products.
References[edit]
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