Merchandise in Bilad Levant Markets During the First Abbasid Period (AH. 132-247، AD. 749-861)

Abstract

Syria played an important commercial role during the middle Ages and it became one of the vigorous trade centers in the world. Unique goods were imported to it from all areas. The markets were full of a lot of exotic, invaluable, oriental and occidental goods. Merchants would come from far areas to purchase from these markets. Naturally, the markets were crowded with commercial processes. The researcher tried hard to portray the size of the goods imported and exported. The imported and exported goods were talked about. The important of these were date, linen, cotton, fish and slaves. Then, I talked about the exported goods of these were textile, food, glass and iron. The researcher got the benefit of geography and journey books in addition to historical sources and new studies.