Izadkhast Caravanserai

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. Its construction dates to the early 17th century during the reign of Abbas the Great. 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. The complex of Izadkhast with the Izadkhast Caravanserai and Izadkhast Castle has been on the UNESCO Tentative List for World Heritage status since 2007.

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