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πŸ›οΈ The Persian Caravanserai
Chehel Pāyeh β€” a UNESCO-inscribed roadside inn in Kerman Province


🕐 2 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 19:17

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

πŸ“‹ Fast Facts
  • One of 54 caravanserais inscribed as a collective UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023
  • Located along a historic desert trade route in Kerman Province, southeastern Iran
  • Built during the Safavid period (16th–18th centuries)
  • Features typical caravanserai architecture: central courtyard, iwans, stables, and defensive towers

Chehel Pāyeh is a fortified roadside inn located in Kerman Province, Iran, and forms part of the Persian ...

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