Located on strategic location, Damascus attracted merchants from all over the world.

Around the turn of the 15th century the town continued to be a prosperous trading center, this attracted not only merchants but also pirates.

Birmingham attracted merchants and workers from around Britain as industries blossomed.

England's power and prosperity attracted merchants from all over the world.

The new town attracted fishermen, merchants and even a few residents.

Then on the outskirts of Houston, it attracted craftsmen, merchants and professionals.

This, in turn, could help attract more upscale merchants to the area, he said.

However, the town's geographical location continued to attract traders and merchants from around the region.

The developers have also just begun to try to attract merchants to the site.

In its heyday, it was said to have covered 140 acres (570,000 m2) and attracted merchants from across the country.