Concept information
Preferred term
Caravanserais
Definition(s)
- Stations along caravan routes providing overnight accommodations and facilities for caravans and individuals and their animals; generally characterized by large central courtyards, a single entrance and, often, shops. Also use for less fortified urban Islamic structures providing lodging, storage, and commercial space for traveling merchants, as well as some facilities for trading transactions [AAT, alt.]
Broader concept(s)
Synonym(s)
- Caravansaries
- Caravanseries
- Choltries
- Choultries
- Chultries
- Dharmsalas
- Khans, caravanserais
Notation
- 122438
In other languages
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French
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Foundouk
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Funduq
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Han
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Khan
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-SNV8L70V-4
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