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Midhat Pasha Souq at Damascus Straight Street, Syria
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Midhat Pasha Souq at Damascus Straight Street, Syria
Midhat Pasha Souq inside an arcade at Damascus Straight Street (Street Called Straight; today Midhat Pasha Street) in the historic district of the city, Syria. Date: circa 1940
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Arcade Arcades Bazaar Bazar Called Crowds Damas Damascus Markets Pasha Pedestrian Pedestrians Shopping Souk Souks Souq Straight Syria Syrian Midhat
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling Midhat Pasha Souq at Damascus Straight Street in the historic district of Damascus, Syria, circa 1940. The Midhat Pasha Souq, also known as the Midhat Pasha Market or Bazaar, is located inside an arcade that runs along the Straight Street, a major thoroughfare in the old city. The name "Straight Street" derives from the street's historical significance as a major commercial and cultural artery connecting the Roman city of Antioch with Damascus. In this image, the arcade is filled with a lively crowd of Syrian shoppers, who are engaged in their daily shopping activities. The shops, lined up on both sides of the arcade, offer an array of goods, from textiles and spices to household items and foodstuffs. The intricate architecture of the arcade, with its arched roof and ornate columns, adds to the sense of history and tradition that pervades the scene. The Midhat Pasha Souq has been a beloved destination for locals and tourists alike for generations, and continues to be a vibrant and bustling marketplace today. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and vibrant commercial life of Damascus during the 1940s.
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