🏛️ The Persian Caravanserai
Chāh kūrān — UNESCO World Heritage Site
📋 Fast Facts
- Part of the Persian Caravanserai UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription (2023), comprising 54 structures across Iran
- Located in Yazd Province, central Iran, along a historic desert trade route
- Built during the Safavid Dynasty (16th–18th centuries)
- Exhibits typical caravanserai features: fortified walls, central courtyard, iwans, stables, and water sources
Chāh kūrān is one of 54 caravanserais inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023 under the collective designation "The Persian Caravanserai." Located in Yazd Province in central Iran, this roadside inn exemplifies the architectural and functional design of structures that served merchants, pilgrims, and travelers across vast desert distances. Built during the Safavid era, the caravanserai remains a tangible record of Iran's role in facilitating trade and cultural exchange across ancient ...