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A caravanserai (or caravansary; / k ær ə ˈ v æ n s ə ˌ r aɪ /) [1] was an inn that provided lodging for travelers, merchants, and caravans. [2] Depending on the region and period, they were called by a variety of names including khan , funduq and wikala.
Ribat of Zein-o-din, a former caravanserai near Yazd, Iran. A caravanserai was a roadside inn where caravans and travelers could rest overnight.. They are typically constructed around a central courtyard, can be used as markets and are found from North Africa and the Aegean to India and Western China-although the majority are found between Iran and Turkey.
Historically, caravans connecting East Asia and Europe often carried luxurious and lucrative goods, such as silks or jewelry. Caravans could therefore require considerable investment and were a lucrative target for bandits.
The Persian Caravanserai is a UNESCO World Heritage site composed of 54 different caravanserais. [1] It was inscribed in 2023. [ 2 ] Caravanserais were roadside inns, which would provide shelter to travelers.
The Izadkhast Caravanserai (lit: "God Desire") is a historic site located in Izadkhast in Fars province, central Iran. It was a caravanserai or roadside inn on the ancient Silk Road , serving caravaners and travelers as a place for rest and recovery during long journeys.
Sa'in Caravanserai (Persian: کاروانسرای صائین) is a caravanserai located 10 kilometers along the old road from Nir County to Sarab in the northwest of Iran. Sa'in Caravanserai is placed in a snowy and cold pass known as Sa'in .
The caravanserai also serves as a powerful continuation for Bagamoyo's secondary function as a destination for leisure. While trade was the town's main source of income, the porters chose this location over all the other competing locations along the central East African coastline each year for recreation and enjoyment.
Maranjab Caravansarai. Constructed along the Silk Road in 1603, the caravanserai was used by travelers from China and Europe for many years. It was also used as a fortress, with 500 soldiers to protect travelers against bandits and to fight against possible military attacks from countries to the east, such as Afghanistan and Uzbekistan.