Medhat Pasha Souq, Roman-era market in Ancient City of Damascus, Syria.
The Medhat Pasha Souq extends for 490 meters along the western section of the Street Called Straight, featuring numerous merchant stalls and covered pathways.
The market traces its origins to 64 BC during the Roman period, when it was constructed as the Street of Pillars and received its current name in 1878.
The market represents a central trading hub where merchants display textiles, spices, handicrafts, and traditional Syrian goods within the ancient stone architecture.
Visitors can access the market through multiple entrances along Bab Sharqi Street, with the main shopping hours occurring between morning and late afternoon.
This thoroughfare holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously inhabited street worldwide, maintaining its commercial function for over two millennia.
Location: Damascus
GPS coordinates: 33.50868,36.30569
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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