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πŸ›οΈ The Persian Caravanserai

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πŸ›οΈ The Persian Caravanserai
Network of 54 UNESCO-listed roadside inns across Iran


🕐 2 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 16:11

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

πŸ“‹ Fast Facts
  • 54 caravanserais across Iran inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023
  • Built over many centuries, primarily during the Safavid era (16th–18th centuries)
  • Located in Isfahan Province; coordinates 34.299136, 51.812386
  • Served as essential stops on the Silk Road and other ancient trade routes

The Persian Caravanserai is a unique UNESCO World Heritage inscription recognizing 54 roadside inns scattered across Iran, rather ...

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