remains the beating heart of West Asian and South Asian life; in West Asia, souks tend to be found in a city's old quarter. Bazaars and souks are often important tourist attractions. A number of bazaar districts have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites due to their historical and/or architectural significance.

Terminology

Bazaar

The origin of the word "bazaar" comes from New Persian bazar, from Middle Persian

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