محطات الاستراحة الخارجية (الخانات) لمدينة كربلاء

Abstract

The roads Khans consider as main suitable or comfortable place for the passengers rest . This study has showed that the most magnificence Iraqi Khans are those located at the main roads that lead to the sacred shrines , Kerbala is one of these places. The most Kerbala's roads Khans have almost had the similar planning , there are square in shapes distinguished by magnifiers , high fences and almost with one entrance for the security reasons, they are built with gypsum or backed brick . The khan rooms are already emerge to middle hall . The preparations of water , food or comfortable place to the pilgrims or passengers helped in the growth of new villages or cities around . These khans to participate in these services preparation for lust ant ( Mahmodia , Iskandaria , Msaiab , Khanelnnus etc….. ) The study also showed that the transportation mediums which used by passengers , merchants or others were primitive depending on Animals like camels , horses ,donkeys etc…. while the passengers from other cities to Kerbala city didn't use the carriages since there connected roads were unpaved ,narrow , unclear and rough . They were dusty in summer & dummy in winter .