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Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology

 

 

Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology & the Ancient World
Brown University
Box 1837 / 60 George Street
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: (401) 863-3188
Fax: (401) 863-9423
[email protected]

The funduq was like a hostel or caravanserai for travelers in Egypt.  They provided safe, reliable shelter for merchants and visitors who did not have any connections in the community where they were traveling, and they facilitated trade and movement of goods throughout Egypt. 


-Sophie VH