Caravan
a Persian word used to denote large c gether in Asia and Africa for the sake of security from robbers, having in view, principally, trade or pilgrimages. In CARAVANSARY Mohammedan countries caravans of pilgrims are annually formed to make the journey to Mecca. The most important are those which annually set out from Damascus and Cairo. Camels are used as a means of conveyance on account of their remarkable powers of endurance. or