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Historic Jeddah Marketplace, 1938

The image depicts a historical view of Historic Jeddah (Al-Balad) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For centuries, the district served as the principal port for Makkah, transforming it into a thriving commercial center and a multicultural gateway for pilgrims arriving from across the world.

Historic Jeddah was established in the 7th century CE as the maritime entry point for pilgrims traveling by sea. The district is renowned for its distinctive architectural character, featuring coral-stone buildings adorned with intricately carved wooden mashrabiyas.

The area contains over 600 heritage buildings, some of which date back to the 7th century CE.
The buildings visible in the image reflect the traditional architectural style of the Hijaz region, with a bustling marketplace filled with people and carts, capturing the dynamic commercial life of the era.