Israel, Nabatean Khan (Caravanserai) – Hebrew Narration

Khan Saharonim is the remains of a caravanserai, a roadside inn where the travelers would rest and recover from the day’s arduous journey before continuing on. The ruins clearly show that this was one of the stops along the spice route where dozens would gather and camp together and regroup before moving forward in an effort to protect themselves from bandits hiding out in the desert. The Khan was built before the end of the 1st century CE. Measuring 45 meters by 45 meters, the outline of the main structure can still be seen in the ruins. Surrounding it, a courtyard that, in turn, was surrounded by a series of individual rooms. This site was chosen by the Nabateans because the main source of water along the entire route was only 100 meters away.