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Souq al-Saghah (Goldsmiths' Market)

سوق الصاغة

A Damascene market specializing in gold and jewelry, located near the Umayyad Mosque and Souq al-Hamidiyah, one of the most venerable goldsmiths' markets in the Levant.

Souq al-Saghah sits in the heart of the Old City of Damascus, near the Umayyad Mosque and close to Souq al-Hamidiyah, a market historically specializing in the crafting and selling of gold, jewelry, and traditional ornaments. It is one of the most venerable goldsmiths' markets in the Levant, with many Damascene families having passed down the goldsmithing craft from generation to generation within it.

Dozens of small shops line the market, specializing in displaying gold and silver jewelry in both traditional Damascene and modern designs, and these shops often retain skilled craftsmen practicing traditional handmade goldsmithing -- a craft passed down through generations in Damascus for many centuries.

The market is also a traditional destination for Damascenes themselves before tourists, particularly for weddings and major family celebrations, where purchasing gold jewelry has customarily been a core part of Damascene social traditions associated with marriage.

Souq al-Saghah stands as a living witness to the venerable traditional Damascene goldsmithing craft, and a place that combines economic, social, and heritage value all at once.

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