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4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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#13274898

4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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#13274903

4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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#13274904

4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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#13274905

4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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#13274906

4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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#13274907

4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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#13274909

4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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#13274910

4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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#13274911

4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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#13274913

4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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#13274917

4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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#13274921

4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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#13274925

4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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#13274926

4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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