Future uncertain for ancient copper market in Turkey

The city of Gaziantep, Turkey, sits near the country’s southeastern border with Syria. In ancient times, it was called Antep — a Silk Road hub of copper manufacturing. Artists continue that legacy today at the city’s copper bazaar, where they shape and press intricately etched copper kitchenware. But the survival of this ancient art is up against cheap manufactured counterparts. The World’s Durrie Bouscaren reports. 

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