24 crafted from thatched palm leaves, various types of ropes, and salt. Beyond the Shannasiyyah suq is an area known as Arsat al-Fahm (Coal Court), encircled by shops specializing in coal. Behind this section is the designated resting area for camels, where they relax after a day spent transporting coal and before they depart to start all over. As I continued my walk, I approached the Darwazah (dar bozorg in Persian, meaning “big door”) of Suq Saqr, known as the Western Darwazah. The multi-purpose Suq Saqr stretched up to the Eastern gateway, beyond which stood the al-Sirkal house, formerly used as the British Agency. Opposite it was a single-story building
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