Deserted and empty. A bustling, labyrinthine spice market, alive with vibrant hues of turmeric, saffron, and paprika piled high in woven baskets, hums with low-level energetic activity within a cavernous, dimly lit underground cavern. The air is thick with the warm, intoxicating aroma of exotic seasonings, with small stalls offering their wares under rough-hewn stone archways.