العطارة و العطارون في الوطن العربي

Abstract EN

The writer treated this subject by concentrating on three basic dimensions: A.

The pre-Islamic historical dimension : This section lays emphasis on the old Canaanite Arab root of al-Qods, as is attested by its Canaanite name “Yaboos” after the Canaanite Yaboosi clan.

As a further proof, reference is made to relevant archaeological findings.

B.

The Islamic historical dimension This section is a survey of al-Qods heritage from the beginning of its Islamic era at the hands of the second caliph ‘Omar bin AL-Khattab up till now.

The writer demonstrated all through that Moslems took great care of al-Qods, especially in the Umayyad era when the two famous mosques of AL-Aqsa and the Dome of the Rock were built.

Such care was and is still paid to AL-Qods throughout the Moslem World.

C.

The third dimension was devoted to the aswaq (= markets) of AL-Qods.

The writer presented here a brief general description of the aswaq, and elaborated on souq al - Attareen (= Perfumers’ Market) giving a detailed depiction of this souq at the turn of the century, with a special reference to some diseases and the perfumeries advised by the Attareen as relevant cures.