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Persian Caravanserai

Persian Caravanserai

Cultural · Inscribed: 2023

Site Information

UNESCO ID
1668
Category
Cultural
Country
Iran
Inscribed
2023
Coordinates
35.0584, 51.4201
Area
28 ha
Components
54

Selection Criteria

(ii) (iii)

Criteria: (ii), (iii)

Description

The Persian Caravanserai (Persian: کاروانسراهای ایرانی) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site composed of 54 different caravanserais. It was inscribed in 2023. Caravanserais were roadside inns, which would provide shelter to travelers.

Iranian architecture List of caravanserais

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