There are some interesting markets in Aleppo. I didn't spend too much time in the markets at the old city area. However, the chaos and great energy at a vegetable and fruit market outside the old city attracted me a lot. The market seemed open all day long. More people shopped at night than during the day time. The loud shouting from vendors could be heard every corner of the market.
Aleppo was an important trading post on the silk road route. Even now, the wholesale business can been seen anywhere in the city. It's also famous for making olive oil soaps. I didn't run into any soap factory but walked through one street near the old city where there were a lot of shops making cheese.
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