From Aleppo to Mosul: A History of Soap, Commerce, and Cultural Exchange
How a centuries-old exchange shaped the city’s economic and cultural identity
In the heart of Mosul’s ancient city, nestled between arched alleyways and timeworn stones, lies the Soap Market—Sūq al-Ṣābūn. This small yet storied souk has long served as a sensory portal into Mosul’s layered past, where the scent of Aleppo soap mingled with spices, incense, and tales of long-distance trade. Its legacy, howe…
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