Bazaar Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is "Kapalıçarşı" (gated shopping area), while the Spice Bazaar is the "Mısır Çarşısı" (Egyptian shopping area). The Arabic term, souk (souq or suk) is a synonym for bazaar in Arab-speaking countries. Bazaars originated in the Middle East, probably in Persia. Pourjafara et al., point to historical records documenting the concept of a bazaar as early as 3000 BC. By the 4th century (CE), a network of bazaars had sprung up alongside ancient caravan trade routes. Bazaars were typically situated in close proximity to ruling palaces, citadels or mosques, not only because the city afforded traders some
Stallbrook Marketplace Stallbrook Marketplace Stallbrook Marketplace is a shopping center in the suburban bedroom community of Bellingham, Massachusetts, United States. Developed by S.R. Weiner and W/S Development of Chestnut Hill, it was one of the first major retail centers in the region, and the first in the town. It is one of four major developments in the area. The Crossroads Center Bellingham opened in 1996, the Charles River Center opened in 1998, and the Shoppes at Bellingham opened in 2008. The shopping center was named after the Stallbrook Elementary school, which is approximately away. Located at Exit 18 of Interstate 495, its