Izadkhast Caravanserai

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 / 31.51611°N 52.12389°E / 31.51611; 52.12389
TypeCaravanserai
Part ofThe Complex of Izadkhast
Site notes
ConditionRuined
Public accessYes
Architecture
Architectural stylesSasanian, Qajar
Part ofThe Persian Caravanserai
CriteriaCultural: ii, iii
Reference1668-031
Inscription2023 (45th Session)

The Izadkhast Caravanserai (lit: "God Desire") is a historic site located in Izadkhast, Fars province, 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 Abbas the Great.[2]

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. ^ a b The Complex of Izadkhast – UNESCO World Heritage Centre Accessed 2018-09-23
  2. ^ "Karvansara-i Izadkhvast". archnet.org. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  3. ^ "Persian Caravanserai". unesco.org. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
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