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Souk El Hannatine

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

Etymology

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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

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

History

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According to some historical documents, this souk was called Souk Al Marsten named after the hospital that used to be there while the French authorities were in Souk Al Chachiat.[1]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

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