Baghdad's old markets survive despite impact of modern markets

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Baghdad's old markets survive despite impact of modern markets

STORY: Baghdad's old markets survive despite impact of modern markets DATELINE: May 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the old markets in Baghdad 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAIDER ABED JAWAD, Store owner in the Danial market 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): HUSSEIN ABDUL AMIR, Store owner in the Danial market STORYLINE: Baghdad's old markets have survived despite the emergence of many modern markets and malls, filled with various goods, modern technologies, and international brands. Some of them were established during the Ottoman era and still maintain their Islamic architectural style and traditional characteristics. The al-Saffarin market, or copper market, specializes in making and selling copper utensils, picture frames, embossed lanterns and other things made of copper. In the Danial market, people can buy fabrics, clothes, and sewing supplies. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAIDER ABED JAWAD, Store owner in the Danial market "The peak of (commercial activities) of

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