🏛️ The Persian Caravanserai
Khoy — UNESCO World Heritage Site
📌 Fast Facts
- One of 54 caravanserais inscribed collectively as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023
- Located in West Azerbaijan Province, northwestern Iran, along historic East-West trade routes
- Built during the Safavid dynasty (16th–18th centuries)
- Features fortified walls, central courtyard, iwans, and animal stables
Khoy caravanserai is one of 54 Persian roadside inns recognized collectively by UNESCO for their historical and architectural significance. Built during the Safavid era, this structure exemplifies the design and function of caravanserais—purpose-built facilities that served merchants, pilgrims, and travelers crossing trade routes between East and West. The site stands in West Azerbaijan Province as a tangible record of Iran's role in facilitating commerce, communication, and cultural exchange ...