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🏨 The Persian Caravanserai
UNESCO-inscribed network of 54 historic roadside inns across Iran


🕐 2 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 13:36

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

πŸ“‹ Fast Facts
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2023
  • Network of 54 caravanserais across Iran, spanning multiple centuries
  • Seljuk era structures date to 11th–12th centuries
  • Located along major trade routes including the Silk Road

The Persian Caravanserai represents a unique UNESCO World Heritage inscription recognizing not a single structure but a collection ...

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