Souk El Hannatine

Souk El Hannatine (Arabic: سوق الحناطين) or souk El Attarine is one of the old markets of the Medina of Sfax.

Etymology

The name of the souk is inspired by the embalmers that occupy it who used to sell coffins and any materials needed for washing the dead.

Localization

Souk El Hannatine used to be located in the east part of the main approach perpendicular to Souk El Rbaa.

History

According to some historical documents, this souk was called Souk Al Marsten named after the hospital that used to be there while the French authorities were in Souk Al Chachiat.^[1]

During the 19th century, its name was changed to Souk Al Attarine, which is still used.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b Zouari, Ali. Sfax in the 18th and 19th century. p. 104.

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[صفاقس_في_القرنين_18_و_19_علي_زواري_صفحة_104-1] Zouari, Ali. Sfax in the 18th and 19th century. p. 104.

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