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๐Ÿ›๏ธ The Persian Caravanserai

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ The Persian Caravanserai
54 UNESCO-inscribed roadside inns spanning centuries of trade and hospitality across Iran


๐Ÿ• 3 min read ยท Updated 26 Apr 2026 at 11:52

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

๐Ÿ“Œ 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 ...

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