ποΈ The Persian Caravanserai
Network of 54 UNESCO-listed roadside inns across Iran
π Fast Facts
- 54 caravanserais across Iran inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023
- Built over many centuries, primarily during the Safavid era (16thβ18th centuries)
- Located in Isfahan Province; coordinates 34.299136, 51.812386
- Served as essential stops on the Silk Road and other ancient trade routes
The Persian Caravanserai is a unique UNESCO World Heritage inscription recognizing 54 roadside inns scattered across Iran, rather than a single structure. MaranjΔb, located in Isfahan Province, exemplifies this network of historical hospitality centers that facilitated trade, travel, and cultural exchange along ancient routes spanning vast distances. These structures, built over centuries, remain testaments to Persian engineering and architectural tradition ...