khan
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9.9
- noun
- /kɑn/
:
posada para caravanas
- Gadot and De'adle reassured them they had good intentions: to excavate the khan; help stabilize, clean, and preserve it and the neighborhood's other remaining pre-1948 structures; and educate the public about Lod's historical sites.
- khan, or roadside inn
Examples
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After a long journey through the desert, the caravan stopped at the khan to rest and recover.
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In 2002, Gadot received permission from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) to excavate the khan.
Academic text (2010) -
The teacher used the khan as a classroom," says Gadot.
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PHOTO (COLOR): Together, Arab and Israeli children excavate the courtyard of an Ottoman khan, or roadside inn, as part of a school program in the Old City of Lod, Israel.
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As we cross the sandy field, Gadot explains it was here that merchants who stayed overnight at the khan sold their goods, such as sheep and goats, pickled lupine grains, and olive oil products at an outdoor market, right up until 1948.
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The travelers found shelter at the khan, where they could safely store their camels and enjoy a warm meal.
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At the khan, merchants exchanged goods and stories, creating a lively atmosphere for everyone passing through.
Synonyms
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A large inn by the road with a big open yard where travelers and their animals rest
An inn with a large open yard that shelters travellers and animals
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Etymology
Khan also came into English from Persian where it meant a 'house' or 'inn' for travelers, a place with a large courtyard where trading caravans could rest. So a khan was a roadside inn that offered shelter to merchants and their animals.