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Caravanserai

Description:

A caravanserai is a type of inn or roadside place where travelers, especially those traveling on camel caravans, would rest and take shelter. These establishments, commonly found along trade routes in the Middle East and Asia, were crucial for providing accommodation, food, and other services to weary travelers and their animals.

Sample Sentences:

1. After a long day's journey, the tired merchants sought refuge in the caravanserai.
2. The caravanserai was bustling with activity as traders from different parts of the world gathered to exchange goods.
3. Travelers would often engage in lively conversations with fellow sojourners at the caravanserai, exchanging stories of their adventures.
4. The caravanserai offered a safe haven from the harsh desert winds, allowing the weary travelers to recuperate for the night.
5. Historically, caravanserais played a significant role in facilitating trade and cultural exchange between distant regions.

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