Souk

People from many cultures and lands have sailed across the Indian Ocean for thousands of years. Muslims from as far away as Morocco and Java, Jews, Hindus from India, Chinese and Christians. They were joined by the occasional adventurous European.

They were sailors, merchants, slaves, explorers, tourists, soldiers, pilgrims and settlers, and often traded with spices, gold, pearls, ivory, shells and jewels. Travelers would stop along their journey and display their wares for trade. This Souk market is an example of such a place that could be found in the Middle East.