Izadkhast Caravanserai

The Izadkhast Caravanserai is a historic site located in Izadkhast in Fars Province, central Iran. It was a caravanserai or roadside inn on the ancient Silk Road, serving caravaners and travelers as a place for rest and recovery during long journeys. It is situated in the historical complex of Izadkhast, lying in a natural low basin looking onto the Izadkhast Castle situated in the nearby high bedrock.[1] Its construction dates to the early 17th century during the reign of Shah Abbas.[2]

Izadkhast Caravanserai
Izadkhast Caravanserai photo
Izadkhast Caravanserai in August 2018
Izadkhast is located in Iran
Izadkhast
Izadkhast
Shown within Iran
LocationIzadkhvast, Abadeh County, Iran
RegionFars Province
Coordinates31°30′58″N 52°07′26″E
TypeCaravanserai
Part ofThe Complex of Izadkhast
Site notes
ConditionRuined
Public accessYes
Architecture
Architectural stylesSassanid, Qajar dynasty
Designationon UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List since 2007.

Izadkhast Caravanserai is one of just 25 caravanserais on the UNESCO List of Persian Caravanserai from among hundreds of other caravanserais from all over Iran.[3] The complex of Izadkhast with the Izadkhast Caravanserai and Izadkhast Castle has been on the UNESCO Tentative List for World Heritage status since 2007.[1]

The caravanserai in Izadkhast.

See also

References
  1. The Complex of Izadkhast - UNESCO World Heritage Centre Accessed 2018-09-23
  2. "Karvansara-i Izadkhvast | Archnet". archnet.org. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  3. "Persian Caravanserai". unesco.org. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
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