SOUK EL BIRKA

This souk, built by Youssef Dey (1610-1637) is now occupied by the jewelers' guild. It is wide, with a central dome and barrel vaults down the sides and looks more like square.
The wooden block on which slaves were sold at auction used to stand in the middle. Purchasers made their choice and then sat on benches facing the block and took part in the bidding.