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Sauks Damascus
Thousands of years have elapsed and Damascus is still the polarizing center of economy & trade and the blood vein of Syrian business briskness.
Its historic souks and the activities that take place there are a witness of the importance of this city, past and present. They are all located in the vicinity of the castle inside the old city's walls , where thousands of visitors pass by and wander down the most famous and beautiful souk, (Al Hamidyeh).
A visit to Souk Al Hamidyeh will not be complete if not accompanied by a stroll along the smaller souks that branch out of it.
One of these side souks lies at the end of the straight street, Madhat Pasha Souk, with its many side souks.
Further more there is the Souk of artisans outside the city's walls where different handicrafts are on display.
As a result of the population explosion in Damascus, new souks sprang up in different locations. These are modern souks or shopping malls to serve the residents of the neighborhood.
These modern malls, which serve both the indigenous and foreigners in the best of ways, portray the modern aspect of Damascus. Some of these are Al Salhiyeh, Al Hamra, Sha'alan, Kassa'a.. which are crowded by shoppers ever day.
A visitor to Damascus today will feel and see how this Syrian made picture of the past and present merges well with history, culture and tradition of the area in the most beautiful and magnificent way.
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