Caravanserai

Definition

A caravanserai was a roadside inn where travelers (caravaners) could rest and recover from the day's journey. They were commonly found along the Silk Road in Central Asia and the Middle East during medieval times.

Related terms

Inn: A place where travelers can seek lodging, and often food and drink.

Silk Road: An ancient network of trade routes that connected the East and West from China to the Mediterranean Sea.

Trade Route: A logistical network identified as a series of pathways and stoppages used for the commercial transport of cargo.