Syria

claimed Souq al-Madina at Aleppo reaches its extent — thirteen kilometres of covered market on the Silk Road ⚑ the fabric is medieval and its dating is approximate Souq al-Madina, Aleppo

Abdel Hamid Pasha builds the Al-Hamidiyah souq along the Roman decumanus that once led to the Temple of Jupiter Souq Al-Hamidiyah

A fire destroys much of Al-Hamidiyah; the rebuilding under Abdul Hamid II adds the iron vault that still roofs it Souq Al-Hamidiyah

French bombardment damages the Damascus souq during the Great Syrian Revolt Souq Al-Hamidiyah

Souq al-Madina burns during the battle for Aleppo; the largest covered market in the world is gutted Souq al-Madina, Aleppo