The Iraqi Market in the Nahlaot neighborhood displays a distinct arched stone entryway that separates its narrow, covered alleyway from the surrounding streets. Built in the nineteen thirties by Jewish immigrants from Iraq, the space functioned as a concentrated hub for families who brought their culinary traditions and trade skills from Baghdad to Jerusalem. The merchants established specialized stalls selling spices, textiles, and traditional breads, creating a dense, enclosed bazaar that mirrored the atmosphere of the markets they left behind in Iraq.
The Iraqi Market
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