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Ribat of Zein-o-din, a former caravanserai near Yazd, Iran. A caravanserai was a roadside inn where caravans and travelers could rest overnight.. They are typically constructed around a central courtyard, can be used as markets and are found from North Africa and the Aegean to India and Western China-although the majority are found between Iran and Turkey.
The Izadkhast caravanserai (early 17th century), Fars province, Iran. A caravanserai (or caravansary; / k ær ə ˈ v æ n s ə ˌ r aɪ /) [1] was an inn that provided lodging for travelers, merchants, and caravans. [2] Depending on the region and period, they were called by a variety of names including khan, funduq and wikala.
Gasim Bay's Caravanserai [1] Safavid Empire: 17th century: Icheri Sheher-Baku: Multani Caravanserai [1] Ilkhanate: 14-15th century: Baku: Eltakin Caravanserai [2] Eldiguzids: 13th century: Khankendi: Shaki Caravanserai [3] Safavid Empire: 18th century: Sheki: Small Caravanserai [1] Shirvanshah: 15th century: Baku: Majid Caravanserai [2] Sajid ...
The Persian Caravanserai is a UNESCO World Heritage site composed of 54 different caravanserais. [1] It was inscribed in 2023. [ 2 ] Caravanserais were roadside inns, which would provide shelter to travelers.
on UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List since 2007. The Izadkhast Caravanserai (lit: "God Desire") is a historic site located in Izadkhast in Fars province , central Iran . It was a caravanserai or roadside inn on the ancient Silk Road , serving caravaners and travelers as a place for rest and recovery during long journeys.
Sa'in Caravanserai (Persian: کاروانسرای صائین) is a caravanserai located 10 kilometers along the old road from Nir County to Sarab in the northwest of Iran. Sa'in Caravanserai is placed in a snowy and cold pass known as Sa'in .
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Below is the list of Seljuk kervansarays and hans in Turkey. Many kervansarays and hans were built during the Seljuk rule in Turkey. The list is in chronological order. (13th century) There was no clear distinction between the han the kervansarays. But usually the hans were in the cities and kervansarays were in the rural areas.