• 04 Jan, 2026

This podcast episode brings to life the sounds of Homs’ old markets, such as Souq al-Naoura and Souq al-Hasba, where the voices of vendors mix with customers’ calls and the aromas of spices and coffee.
Guests share memories of these markets as social gathering places, not just commercial spaces. The episode explores how traditional markets contribute to shaping collective identity, and how everyday sounds become a sonic memory preserving the city’s character across generations. By bridging past and present, the podcast shows that markets are not merely economic spaces but stages of social and cultural life.