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Fondaco is an Italian word that derives, through Arabic, from the classical Greek pandokheion , “inn” or “hostelry” (literally, accepting all comers). In Arabic texts the word funduq appeared by the third/ninth century and was also used as a synonym of khān , even as its meaning changed over time. In Mediterranean Islamic countries the fondaco evolved to match the needs of commercial travellers and was often associated with national groups (especially Europeans) or particular goods. It was a place where travellers lodged, kept their goods, and found shelter. Buildings of
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