The markets or as they call it souqs are the bustling part of the each cities. The souq of Aleppo is one of the oldest one in the whole Middle East region which rune over several hectares. This robust and bustling market has innumerable passageways which run across each other several times. This 13th century market place is still a big crowd attraction on each days of the week, except on the Fridays when the shops are closed and the lanes are empty.