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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.
On September 17, 2023, during the 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this caravanserai, along with 53 other caravanserais, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. [3] [4]
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.
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 ...
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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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.