Souk Es Sekajine, Traditional leather market in Medina of Tunis, Tunisia.
The market features rows of shops selling leather goods, saddles, and horse harnesses, located west of Al-Zaytuna Mosque and east of Bab Menara gate.
Dating from the 15th century, this souk experienced renewal in the 18th century under the direction of Al-Husayn I ibn Ali of the Husainid Dynasty.
The name Es Sekajine evolved from ach-chakkazine, referring to craftsmen who produced achkouz, which were saddles made from superior quality leather.
Visitors can find leather products from the two remaining saddlemakers, along with other merchants offering various traditional leather items throughout the market.
The market contains both a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the tomb of Anselm Turmeda, marked with memorial plaques in Arabic and Catalan.
Location: Tunis
Part of: Medina of Tunis
GPS coordinates: 36.79582,10.16864
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:12
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