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πŸ›οΈ The Persian Caravanserai

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πŸ›οΈ The Persian Caravanserai
UNESCO World Heritage network of 54 roadside inns across Iran


🕐 2 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 10:16

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

πŸ“‹ Fast Facts
  • UNESCO World Heritage inscription: 2023
  • Network comprises 54 caravanserais across Iran
  • Built over multiple centuries, primarily during Safavid era (16th–18th centuries)
  • Located along historic trade routes including the Silk Road

The Persian Caravanserai represents a unique UNESCO World Heritage inscription recognizing 54 roadside inns distributed across Iran. These ...

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