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
Marketplace and commercial clients: (1) Wholesale markets (2) Retail markets In India (and also Bangladesh and Pakistan), a "landa bazaar" is a type of a bazaar or a marketplace with lowest prices where only secondhand general goods are exchanged or sold. A "haat" also refers to a bazaar or market in Bangladesh and Pakistan and the term may also be used in India. A "saddar" refers to the main, central market in a town while a "mandi" refers to a large marketplace. A Meena Bazaar is a marketplace where goods are sold in an effort to raise money for charity. Southeast