🏛️ The Persian Caravanserai
Mayāmey — a Seljuk-era roadside inn in Semnan Province
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription: 2023 (collective designation of 54 caravanserais across Iran)
- Built during the Seljuk dynasty (11th–13th centuries)
- Located in Semnan Province, along the historic route connecting Semnan and Damghan
- Architectural style: Fortified courtyard design with iwans, defensive towers, and central gathering space
Mayāmey is one of 54 caravanserais recognized collectively as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed in 2023. Built ...