(Photo-feature by Sami Nu'man)

ADEN, June 30 (KUNA) -- Taiz city, southwest of Yemen, is home to Al-Shanini market, the oldest venue of its kind for traditional and rare commodities.
The market's establishment dates back to 569 hijri year (around 1173-4 AD) with it flourishing between 626 and 828 (around 1229 to 1425 AD). (end) sns.gta