Al Jardah Market
About the place
- Country : Saudi Arabia , Buraydah
- Address : Al-Jarda District, 7638, Buraida 52354, Saudi Arabia
- Category : Markets and Commercial Complexes
Al Jardah Market
Overview:
"Al Jardah Market" in Buraidah was considered one of the most important major commercial markets in Najd, as the shops of this market built of mud and it hosts multiple and various types of goods. The market was considered the main outlet for residents of this city and its surrounding cities, villages and residents of the desert. It was the largest market in the Arabian Peninsula for buying and selling camels, but some historians assert that it is the largest camel market in the world according to the description of the orientalist (Dawty) in 1225; the traveler (Mr. Tuchel) when he said that Buraidah is the largest camel market in the world.
In the past, this market, which was known as Al-Jarda Square, was built in the eastern part of the city, as some of the shops in this market were adjacent to some houses as the houses were attached to the Buraidah wall in its eastern part. On this side, there is one of the most important Buraidah gates. That gate which caravans of camels from all over the world are passing through and travel to all countries worldwide.
Al Jardah Market” in Buraidah hosts some international holdings and exhibits from all over the world. The merchants brought with them to this market the foodstuffs, herbs, clothes, salts, mind, perfumes, jewelry, utensils, shoes and many items that market visitors need, as theses caravans bring various goods.
Resources:
Saudi Tour Info
murtahil website
okaz website
