Souk El Fakkahine

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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[]

Souk El Fakkahine was located between and Ellakhmi Street that represents that northern part of El Sayyaghine Street. It was parallel to Souk Es Sabbaghine.[1]

History[]

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[]

According to some historians, the souk got its name from the word Fakiha (Arabic: فاكهة) or fruits. as it was 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[]

  1. ^ Zouari, Ali. Sfax in the 18th and 19th century. p. 108.
  2. ^ a b AbdelKafi, Boubaker. History of Sfax. p. 87.



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