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🏛️ The Persian Caravanserai
Network of 54 historic roadside inns across Iran


🕐 2 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 04:50

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📌 Fast Facts
  • UNESCO World Heritage inscription: 2023
  • Comprises 54 caravanserais across Iran
  • Afzal Caravanserai located in Khuzestan province; designed by architect Haj Jafar Memar during the Qajar period (1785–1925)
  • Recognized for facilitating trade, communication, and cultural exchange along ancient routes including the Silk Road

The Persian Caravanserai is a collective UNESCO World Heritage designation encompassing 54 roadside inns distributed across Iran. Inscribed ...

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