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Learn more about the historic Al-Qaisariya market in Al-Ahsa
Al Arabiya.net – Kawthar Al Ramadan
Published on: January 4, 2024: 6:02 pm GST. Last updated: January 4, 2024: 6:23 pm GST
There are many facets of history with stories and anecdotes… with events and situations, and what man experiences remains an inherited legacy that does not change its face. Therefore, Al-Ahsa – in eastern Saudi Arabia – celebrates the historic Qaysariyya market as a centuries-old heritage icon.
The Qaysariyya market has been mentioned in travel memoirs, in addition to some historical documents indicating that the Qaisariyya market existed in the 19th century AD and was considered the largest market in the Arabian Gulf region at that time. At the level of modern ones standards, it remains a commercial center despite the urban growth in the area and the presence of modern markets.
Prince Saud bin Talal during the opening of the festival
The “Imperial Nights” festival, launched by Al-Ahsa Governor Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr, continues as a winter festival lasting two months, amidst many exhibitions of popular art and famous handicrafts from Al-Ahsa. in addition to introductory exhibitions and cultural and social programs… organized by Al-Ahsa Municipality and Al-Ahsa Governorate and Al-Ahsa Development Authority.
Prince Talal emphasized the importance of the ancient history that the Qaisariya Market brings, which in addition to the economic and commercial importance and the social connections that the market represents, in its corridors, the nobility of the past and the originality of the architectural heritage belong.
Similarly, Al-Ahsa’s secretary, engineer Issam Al-Mulla, told Al-Arabiya.net that Al-Ahsa is a World Heritage Site and a member of the UNESCO Global Creative Cities Network through the creative field of handicrafts and folk arts. This gave rise to our interest in reviving the ancient Al-Ahsa heritage, contributing to tourist attraction and promoting the preservation of heritage and folk art.
He emphasized that the festival lasts until the 20th of the holy month of Ramadan and aims to create a major cultural and social aspect of heritage, as Al-Qaisariyya Market is considered one of the most important heritage and historical landmarks of the historic city is considered the center of Hofuf, in addition to its proximity to a number of cultural monuments such as the “historic Ibrahim Palace, the House of Allegiance”, Al-Amiriya School and Al-Hamidiyah Market.
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