๐๏ธ The Persian Caravanserai
54 UNESCO-inscribed roadside inns spanning centuries of trade and hospitality across Iran
๐ Fast Facts
- UNESCO inscription: 2023
- Number of sites: 54 caravanserais across Iran
- Primary example: Zeynoddฤซn, Safavid era, 17th century
- Key features: circular plans, courtyards, iwans, shabestans, windcatchers
The Persian Caravanserai is a collection of 54 roadside inns in Iran that functioned as essential rest stops ...