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Pre-Islamic Arabian Markets

أسواق العرب قبل الإسلام

A thematic route connecting major pre-Islamic Arabian markets, from Dumat al-Jandal and Hajar/Al-Ahsa to Quruh, Okaz, Majannah, Dhu al-Majaz and Hubasha.

⏱️8 hours

📍4 stops

Fromالطائفtoمكة المكرمة

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Best months: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Route stops (4)

1

Historical marketالطائف

Ukaz Market

An Arabian season in the uplands of Taif country, 1–20 Dhu al-Qa'dah: trade, arbitration, and poetic contest. It survived as a station, was wrecked in 129 AH, and the modern season was revived in 1428.

2

Hubashah Market

Historical marketبارق

Hubashah Market

Hubasha in Tihama (Azd lands) was among the greatest Arab markets — activity lasting into roughly 197 AH.

3

Majannah Market

Historical marketمكة المكرمة

Majannah Market

Majannah was a pre-Islamic seasonal market near Makkah after ‘Ukaz — trade, poetry and jahili pilgrimage cycles.

4

Dhu al-Majaz Market

Historical marketمكة المكرمة

Dhu al-Majaz Market

Dhu’l-Majaz near Arafat followed ‘Ukaz and Majannah — where jahili commerce met the pilgrimage season.

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1Ukaz Marketالطائف

2Hubashah Marketبارق

3Majannah Marketمكة المكرمة

4Dhu al-Majaz Marketمكة المكرمة

Pre-Islamic Arabian Markets — Saudi Memory Map