100 Years of Photographs At Machane Yehuda Market
Mahane Yehuda market, Jerusalem, 1964. Van Der Poll, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The famous Jerusalem street market has been bringing people together for many years, and to this day retains its popular charm and appeal.
By Naama Barak | israel21c.org
A market, according to the Merriam Webster dictionary, is “a meeting together of people for the purpose of trade.” And the Machane Yehuda market in Jerusalem most certainly fits that definition.
Not only is it unrivalled for fresh produce, delicacies of all kinds and even coffee, drinks and restaurants, but above all it is a meeting place for the wonderful and diverse people living in the city (not to mention tourists and yuppie visitors from Tel Aviv).
As the market celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, we gathered photos showing its transformation over the decades.
The facilities, stalls and focal points of the market may have changed throughout the years, but scenes of its early days are still delightfully recognizable to the modern-day visitor, as is the strong resonance of the landmark as a meeting place for people from all walks of life.
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