Souq center of urban cities where it spread out along the city streets, typically in a linear pattern. Around this time, permanent souqs also became covered marketplaces. In tribal areas, where seasonal souks operated, neutrality from tribal conflicts was usually declared for the period of operation of a souq to permit the unhampered exchange of surplus goods. Some of the seasonal markets were held at specific times of the year and became associated with particular types of produce such as Suq Hijr in Bahrain, noted for its dates while Suq 'Adan was known for its spices and perfumes. In spite of
Souk El Mahsoulat founded in 1840 following the orders of the grand vizier Mustapha Saheb Ettabaa. But it kept changing its appellation. Apart of its current name (Souk El Mahsoulat), it is also called Souk Essaay (or livestock market) and Souk El Foundouk. In 1960, the municipality rehabilitated the souk and changed it into a daily fruits and vegetables market. Souk El Mahsoulat Souk El Mahsoulat (Arabic : سوق المحصولات) or market of the harvests is one of the oldest souks of Bab Jebli, in the Medina of Sfax. This souk is specialized in selling local products of Sfax (cereals, almonds, olives, etc.).