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For the caravans of camels on the Road
of Silk, the Caravanserais are modernly converted into
workshops, and one finds some in great quantity around
the Grand Bazaar. Inns and Caravanserais built
along the Silk Road shouldered Important tasks within
this active trade troute. Appearing as fortresses on
remote roads, these structures have elaborate stone
ornaments. Apart from meeting all requirements of
travellers as a foundation, they also assured travel and
trade safety, provided social solidarity for lodgers', a
market for merchants to sell their merchandise, as well
as bases facilitating the supply of food and ammunition
for the army during its campaigns. These Caravanserais
were built at a distance of 30-40 kms from one another,
to be covered in 8-10 hours on foot. Regardless of their
religion, language or race, travellers were accomodated
and catered to for three days in these caravanserais,
their animals were taken care of and fed, and the sick
were cured, all at the expense of the foundation. |
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