Souk Erbaa (Tunis)
# Souk Erbaa (Tunis)

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Souk Erbaa (Arabic: سوق الربع) is one of the souks in the medina of Tunis.

## Etymology

Some historians say that the souk got its name erbaa or quarter from the fact that the quarter of the incomes in every shop was paid as a tax. Some others believe that this name comes from the word tarbiaa (Arabic: تربيعة) that refers to the position in which the traders of this souk used to sit in front of their shops with their legs crossed.

## Location

It is located in the south of Al-Zaytuna Mosque, near Souk El Souf.

## History

The souk was founded during the Hafsid era between 1128 and 1535.

