Omdurman Market (Souq Omdurman)
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Omdurman Market (Souq Omdurman) is a sprawling traditional bazaar in Omdurman, Sudan, known for its vibrant atmosphere and wide array of local crafts, textiles, spices, and everyday goods.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Omdurman market | 2 |
| Omdurman Market (Souq Omdurman) canonical | 1 |
| Omdurman historical quarter | 1 |
| Souq Omdurman | 1 |
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cultural site
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marketplace ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ traditional bazaar ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Omdurman Market (Souq Omdurman)
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surface form:
Souq Omdurman
|
| associatedWith |
bargaining and haggling culture
ⓘ
traditional Sudanese trade practices ⓘ |
| attracts |
domestic tourists
ⓘ
international tourists ⓘ local shoppers ⓘ |
| country | Sudan ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
important site for traditional Sudanese culture
ⓘ
major center of everyday commerce in Omdurman ⓘ |
| economicRole |
important part of Omdurman’s informal economy
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supports local artisans and traders ⓘ |
| hasType |
open-air market
ⓘ
souq ⓘ |
| knownFor |
brassware
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everyday goods ⓘ handicrafts ⓘ leather goods ⓘ local food stalls ⓘ local textiles ⓘ spices ⓘ street vendors ⓘ traditional Sudanese crafts ⓘ traditional jewelry ⓘ traditional musical instruments ⓘ vibrant atmosphere ⓘ |
| locatedInCity | Omdurman ⓘ |
| locatedInMetropolitanArea |
Greater Khartoum metropolitan area
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surface form:
Khartoum metropolitan area
|
| locatedOnContinent | Africa ⓘ |
| marketStructure | network of narrow alleys and covered sections ⓘ |
| openingDays | open most days of the week ⓘ |
| primaryLanguageUsed | Arabic ⓘ |
| regionallyNotableFor |
one of the best-known souqs in the Khartoum area
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one of the largest traditional markets in Sudan ⓘ |
| servesAs |
major commercial hub of Omdurman
ⓘ
social gathering place ⓘ |
| typicalGoodsSold |
abayas and tobes
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handwoven fabrics ⓘ household items ⓘ incense ⓘ metalwork ⓘ perfume oils ⓘ traditional clothing ⓘ |
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Omdurman historical quarter
this entity surface form:
Omdurman market
subject surface form:
Omdurman Market
this entity surface form:
Souq Omdurman
this entity surface form:
Omdurman market