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🏛️ The Persian Caravanserai
Fakhr-e Dāvūd — one of 54 UNESCO-listed roadside inns across Iran


🕐 2 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 01:10

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  • UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2023 — a collection of 54 caravanserais across Iran
  • Fakhr-e Dāvūd located in Razavi Khorasan Province, northeastern Iran
  • Fortified rectangular enclosure with central courtyard, iwans, and defensive walls
  • Built over many centuries as strategic rest stops on ancient trade routes including the Silk Road

Fakhr-e Dāvūd is one of 54 caravanserais inscribed together as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023, recognizing ...

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