Souk al-Safafeer
Baghdad, Iraq
Souk al-Safafeer (lit. 'Market of the yellow copper') is an ancient souk or bazaar in Baghdad, Iraq, that branches off al-Rashid Street and connects to al-Mustansiriyya Madrasa. The souk was established in Central Baghdad on the shores of the Tigris River in the Abbasid period and has been active ever since. Traditionally, the souk's craftsmen are specialized in creating handmade copperwork for household or decorative uses using simple tools like hammers and hand tools. The souk is notable for the large amount of hammer-beating sounds that echoed throughout the market and its quality. Despite the significant role the souk plays in its area, the souk has been suffering greatly after the US invasion of Iraq in 2003.
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