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[edit]
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[edit]
Souk El Hannatine used to be located in the east part of the main approach perpendicular to Souk El Rbaa.
History[edit]
According to some historical documents, this souk was called Souk Al Marsten named after the hospital that used to be there while the French authorities were in Souk Al Chachiat.[1]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]
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