Bazaar (285-2): A Permanent Urban Shopping Center
Bazaar
Bazaar (285-2): A permanent enclosed shopping center, market place, or area of street vendors where goods and services are sold or exchanged. Sometimes called a souq. Can also mean network of bankers, craftsmen, and merchants. First appeared in ancient Islamic civilizations in the fourth century. Most common in the Middle East and countries with high Islamic populations. Originated from the Persian word bazar. Designated areas of exchange of goods in trade route cities. Primitive version of the supermarket, shopping mall, and flea market. Came to contain mosques and street performers. Caused important cities such as Baghdad, Timbuktu, and Cairo to develop. Along with stock trading centers allowed for the development of cities and empires
Bazaar (285-2): A permanent enclosed shopping center, market place, or area of street vendors where goods and services are sold or exchanged. Sometimes called a souq. Can also mean network of bankers, craftsmen, and merchants. First appeared in ancient Islamic civilizations in the fourth century. Most common in the Middle East and countries with high Islamic populations. Originated from the Persian word bazar. Designated areas of exchange of goods in trade route cities. Primitive version of the supermarket, shopping mall, and flea market. Came to contain mosques and street performers. Caused important cities such as Baghdad, Timbuktu, and Cairo to develop. Along with stock trading centers allowed for the development of cities and empires