Souq al-Attarin: This market was built during the era of the Crusades, then it was rebuilt again during the period of Mamluk rule, and parts of it were renovated during the period of Ottoman rule. Jerusalem to call it the triple market.

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During the period of the Mamluk rule of Jerusalem, the markets were called according to the activity of the majority of merchants in each market, so you will see in the Old City different names for the markets. In the Attarin market, you will find shops selling antiques and gifts, or shops for butchers, and so on. The names remained and the activity differed over time due to the changing needs of consumers.

 



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