ποΈ The Persian Caravanserai
Historic roadside inns across Iran, inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site
π Fast Facts
- 54 caravanserais across Iran recognized as a single UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed 2023)
- RobΔt-e Sharaf, built in the 12th century during the Seljuk era, exemplifies the collection
- Located along historic Silk Road trade routes connecting major commercial centers
- Designed as fortified rest stops featuring courtyards, iwans, water systems, and decorative brickwork
The Persian Caravanserai is a collective UNESCO World Heritage Site recognizing 54 roadside inns distributed across Iran. These structures, built over many centuries, facilitated trade, travel, and cultural exchange along major routes including the Silk Road. RobΔt-e Sharaf, located in northeastern Iran at coordinates 36.266569, 60.655161, represents a significant example of 12th-century Seljuk architecture within this larger inscription ...