This is a photograph of the old souq in the town of Sansara in Nizwa, also called the Eastern Souq. Still in existence today, it remains quite crowded and its goods include food items, grains, seeds, traditional farming tools and Omani artisanal goods. This historic souq is over 300 years old, prior to which it contained stables for the Yaáribah dynasty which have stood without renovation. This souq has two gates: an Eastern and a Western gate. The gates would open during the souq’s operational hours which were between sunrise and noon and between the late afternoon and dusk. Both gates remained closed at night. We notice the mud or clay floors and walls and wooden ceilings with beams in addition to the stalls selling varied goods in this photograph.