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Grand Bazar was originally constructed during the 11th century, on the southwest wing of Shah Mosuq (Jameh Mosque) and Kohneh Squre but various arcades and rooms were later added to it. The present remnant dates from the Safavid period, during which the Qaysariya Bazaar was built on the north wing of Naghsh-e Jahan Square, a square which was developed as a substitute for Kohneh Square. The bazaar, one of the oldest and largest bazaars in the Middle East, dates to Saljuqid and Safavid era and is the longest roofed market in the world. The site has been destroyed several times and the contemporary bazaar dates to the 17th century. The bazaar is a vaulted two-kilometre street linking the old city with the new. Indeed, It a commercial and historical core (symbol) of the Isfahan city gathering citizens together for economic and social interactions.
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