Caravansary Collection

Sardoba historic water cistern and reservoir, near Rabat I Malik, Navoi Province
Uzbekistan, Navoi Province, Sardoba historic water cistern and reservoir, near Rabat I Malik

Ottoman Empire era. Caravanserai in Burgas
Ottoman Empire period. Caravanserai in Burgas (today territory of Bulgaria). Couryard of the Caravanserai, resting place for travelers. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Cholet

Turkey. Caravanserai of Kuchuk Chemetche
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Caravanserai of Kuchuk Chemetche. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Lepetit. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Caravansary on the spot where Jonah is supposed to have been thrown ashore (engraving)
7192867 Caravansary on the spot where Jonah is supposed to have been thrown ashore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior of Caravansary at Aleppo (engraving)
3653587 Interior of Caravansary at Aleppo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Caravansary at Aleppo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Caravansary in the German Village (b / w photo)
6012740 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Caravansary in the German Village (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caravansary in the German Village)

El-Bireh, Khan or caravansary of the time of the Crusades (b / w photo)
5214555 El-Bireh, Khan or caravansary of the time of the Crusades (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: El-Bireh)

Syria. Damascus. Khan As ad Pasha, old caravanserai built 1751. Ottoman style. Interior. Near East. Photo before Syrian civil war

Old caravanserai at Nablus, Palestine, West Bank, where travellers could rest on long journeys. Date: 1920s

Air view Aphek Antipatris caravansary Paul stopped
Air view of Aphek, also known as Antipatris, caravansary where Paul stopped. 1925, Caravansaries, Israel, Antipatris

Aerial view Aphek Antipatris caravansary Paul stopped
Aerial view of Aphek, also known as Antipatris, caravansary where Paul stopped. 1925, Caravansaries, Israel, Antipatris

Ruins Photograph ruins caravansary Antipatris
Ruins. Photograph probably shows the ruins of the caravansary at Antipatris, Israel. 1898, Israel, Antipatris

Caravansary Solomon Pools west 1900 West Bank
Caravansary with Solomons Pools, from the west 1900, West Bank

Aleppo Haleb environs Caravansary 1900 Syria
Aleppo (Haleb) and environs. Caravansary 1900, Syria, Aleppo

Syria. Aleppo. Khan Al Nahasin caravanserai of Khan Al Nahasin. Photo before the Syrian civil war

Islamic Art. Turkey. Anatolia. Sultanhani Carvanserai. Built
Islamic Art. Turkey. Anatolia. Selyucids period. Sultanhani Carvanserai. Built from 1226 to 1229. The Caravanserai are building for protecting from thieves

Caravanserai at Mylasa, Turkey, 1845 (oil on panel)
XYC168254 Caravanserai at Mylasa, Turkey, 1845 (oil on panel) by Dadd, Richard (1817-86); 21.2x30.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Robat-e Zayn al-Din Caravanserai, built by the Safavid government of Kerman on the Silk Road, Yazd, Iran

CENTRAL ASIA: CARAVANSARY. Caravansary on the road from Shymkent, Kazakhstan, to Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Photograph, c1870

UZBEKISTAN: CARAVANSERAY. Ruins of the Murza Rabat caravansery on the Golodnaya Steppe in Uzbekistan. Photograph, c1870

Asia, Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Bamian Valley. A lonely caravansary sits at the base of foothills of the Hindu Kush in Bamian Valley, a World Heritage Site, Afghanistan

ARAB CARAVANSARY, 1879. A caravansary in North Africa. Wood engraving, American, after Samuel Colman, 1879

HOLY LAND: CARAVANSARY. Ruins of a 1st century A. D. caravansary in Antipatris
HOLY LAND: CARAVANSARY. Ruins of a 1st century A.D. caravansary in Antipatris, located near the Mediterranean coast of present-day Israel. Photograph, mid 20th century

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Caravansary: A Glimpse into the Rich History of Trade and Travel The word "caravansary" evokes images of bustling marketplaces, exotic goods, and weary travelers seeking respite. Throughout history, these ancient structures played a vital role in facilitating trade and travel across vast distances. From Syria to Turkey, caravansaries stood as testaments to the vibrant cultural exchanges that took place within their walls. In Damascus, Syria, the Khan As ad Pasha stands proudly as an old caravanserai built in the 17th century during the Ottoman Empire era. Its grandeur reflects its significance as a hub for merchants from all corners of the world. Similarly, in Burgas, Bulgaria lies another remarkable caravanserai that witnessed countless journeys along the Silk Road. Turkey boasts several noteworthy caravansaries such as Kuchuk Chemetche's Caravanserai. This architectural gem showcases intricate designs characteristic of Anatolian craftsmanship while serving as a reminder of its historical importance in fostering trade relations between East and West. Not far from Rabat I Malik in Navoi Province lies Sardoba historic water cistern and reservoir—a testament to how caravansaries provided essential amenities for both humans and animals traversing arduous terrains. Palestine's Nablus is home to an old caravanserai nestled amidst captivating landscapes—its weathered facade telling tales of countless traders who sought refuge within its walls. Legend has it that Jonah was thrown ashore at a spot where a magnificent caravansary now stands—an enduring symbol of survival against nature's wrath. Aleppo's Khan Al Nahasin offers visitors a glimpse into its rich past through stunning engravings depicting life inside this bustling center of commerce. Meanwhile, Chicago World Fair showcased German Village's Carvansery—a marvel captured forever by black-and-white photography.