🏛️ The Persian Caravanserai
Deh Mohammad — a Qajar-era roadside inn in Yazd Province
📋 Fast Facts
- One of 54 caravanserais inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023
- Built during the Qajar dynasty (1789–1925), later than many peer structures
- Located in Yazd Province, central Iran, along historic trade routes
- Designed with thick walls, central courtyard, iwans, and stables for merchant caravans
Deh Mohammad is one of 54 caravanserais that constitute the UNESCO World Heritage Site "The Persian Caravanserai," inscribed in 2023. Situated in Yazd Province in central Iran, this roadside inn exemplifies the architectural and logistical ingenuity that sustained trade and travel across vast distances. Built during the Qajar dynasty (1789–1925), Deh Mohammad represents a later phase of caravanserai development, reflecting stylistic refinements distinct from earlier Safavid-era structures ...