Souk El Omrane
Souk El Omrane (Arabic : سوق العمران ) is one of the markets of Bab Jebli in the medina of Sfax.
Localization[]
The souk was located right next to the path that passes from the west of the medina.[1]
History[]
Souk El Omrane was originally a grave yard that was later on transformed to a warehouse for graves called as "The Hotel Of Coffins".
In 1949, the Islamic Association of Conserving Graveyards transformed it into a souk specialized in selling grains and oils. All of the souk's income were dedicated for the restoration of the graveyard's fences.[1]
References[]
Categories:
- Souqs in Sfax
- Tunisia geography stubs