The image depicts the interior of a bustling market hall, specifically Darajani Market in Stone Town, Zanzibar City, Zanzibar, Tanzania

The image depicts the interior of a bustling market hall, specifically Darajani Market in Stone Town, Zanzibar City, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The scene is characterized by a long, open space with a high, exposed metal truss roof supporting corrugated metal sheeting, allowing natural light to filter in. White-painted walls feature a series of evenly spaced arched openings along both sides, some open to the outside with metal railings, others leading to interior sections. The floor is tiled with light-colored, speckled tiles, showing visible wetness and reddish-brown stains, consistent with a fish or meat market environment. Running parallel down the length of the hall are multiple rows of low, raised, rectangular market stalls constructed from a reddish-aggregate stone or concrete material, some appearing to have built-in troughs. Numerous individuals, predominantly adult males, are present throughout the market. Many are standing behind or next to the stalls, engaged in activities related to selling or processing goods. On the stalls, various types of fresh fish are displayed, including whole fish and filleted pieces. Some stalls also exhibit what appears to be red meat or offal. Blue and red plastic buckets, some containing fish or liquids, are positioned on the floor next to the stalls. In the foreground, a man with a beard, wearing a green, pink, and white striped sweater over dark trousers and yellow sandals, stands facing the viewer next to a stall displaying fish. Other individuals are seen walking through the central aisle or seated on the stalls. Overhead, a single bare light bulb hangs from the roof structure. The overall atmosphere indicates active commerce within a functional, well-used market space.