Eira Port is truly prosperous.
All kinds of exotic birds and beasts, rare treasures, dazzling to behold.
The city's wealth reminds old Hassan of the times he visited Damascus in his youth.
Though small in scale, it clearly already shows signs of flourishing, no wonder ports like Aqaba have become deserted.
Cinnamon, cloves, pepper, cardamom, gems, high-quality horses, and silk goods from India; Nubian slaves, frankincense, myrrh from Ethiopia; locally produced refined plate armor, fermented grape juice, white paper, and theological books.
Merchants at their respective stalls display their goods, while more upscale valuables are typically sold in nearby commercial houses.
On the streets, fully armed patrols maintain order.
The bulletin board has three large lines of text written in various languages.
Thieves lose a hand, fraudsters lose their tongue, tax evaders have their property confiscated and are exiled to hard labor in Sinai.
