Bisotun Old Caravanserai

The stone and plaster structure extends 80 meters in length and width, featuring architectural elements from Sasanian and Ilkhanid periods.

Shah Abbas I commissioned this caravanserai during the Safavid era, with additional inscriptions from the reign of Shah Suleiman marking its walls.

The caravanserai functioned as a meeting point where merchants from different regions exchanged goods and shared knowledge along the Silk Road.

Located 200 meters from the main Bisotun inscriptions, the caravanserai remains stand opposite Farhad Tarash in Harsin County.

The structure contains distinct architectural features from both Sasanian and Ilkhanid periods, representing a fusion of two major Persian building traditions.

Location: Harsin County

Official opening: 7 century

Architectural style: Sasanian architecture, Ilkhanid architecture

Length: 80 m

Width: 80 m

Made from material: stone, plaster

GPS coordinates: 34.38658,47.43525

Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:03