🏛️ The Persian Caravanserai
Fakhr-e Dāvūd — one of 54 UNESCO-listed roadside inns across Iran
Fakhr-e Dāvūd is one of the 54 caravanserais included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, "The Persian Caravanserai." This particular caravanserai is located in Razavi Khorasan Province in northeastern Iran.
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2023 — a collection of 54 caravanserais across Iran
- Fakhr-e Dāvūd located in Razavi Khorasan Province, northeastern Iran
- Fortified rectangular enclosure with central courtyard, iwans, and defensive walls
- Built over many centuries as strategic rest stops on ancient trade routes including the Silk Road
Fakhr-e Dāvūd is one of 54 caravanserais inscribed together as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023, recognizing the collective heritage of these roadside inns across Iran. Located in Razavi Khorasan Province in the northeast, this structure exemplifies the architectural and functional design of Persian caravanserais. These buildings served as essential waypoints for merchants, pilgrims, and travelers crossing vast distances along trade routes spanning many centuries ...