The+Oldest+Markets

=What is the oldest market? =

One of the oldest markets in the world is in a country called Turkey.

The market is in the city of Istanbul and is called the Grand Bazaar.

The Grand Bazaar opened around 1461, that is almost 550 years ago! That makes The Grand Bazaar a pretty old market.


 * Many, many years ago, sellers at The Grand Bazaar would sit on benches. Behind them, would be shelves with their goods displayed.

Buyers would come and sit down with the sellers, drink tea or Turkish coffee and have a chat before they bought something. || = = || || || Here is a short clip showing you some images of how The Grand Bazaar looks today.
 * Stalls that had the same goods would all be along the same road. The most precious of goods such as jewellery, armour and crystals were in the centre of the market. In the evenings, this part of the market could be locked and guards would patrol it. ||  ||
 * Today The Grand Bazaar is known for selling spices, jewellery, pottery, carpets and other souveniers.
 * [[image:Screen Shot 2016-10-25 at 10.52.30 AM.png width="434" height="275" caption="Tea for sale at the Grand Bazaar"]] ||  ||