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πŸ›οΈ The Persian Caravanserai

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πŸ›οΈ The Persian Caravanserai
UNESCO-inscribed network of 54 historic roadside inns across Iran


πŸ• 2 min read Β· Updated 17 Mar 2026 at 03:46
πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2023
  • Network of 54 caravanserais distributed across Iran's major trade routes
  • Rashti Caravanserai located in Isfahan Province (coordinates: 32.44072, 53.63105)
  • Structures date primarily to the Qajar dynasty (late 18th–early 20th centuries), with some earlier examples

The Persian Caravanserai represents a collection of 54 roadside inns strategically positioned along Iran's historic trade routes, collectively ...

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