Izadkhast Caravanserai

The Izadkhast Caravanserai extends across 3,843 square meters, featuring a central courtyard measuring 35 meters in both length and width with twenty surrounding rooms.

Shah Abbas I commissioned this caravanserai in 1620 as part of an extensive network of rest stops along the major trade routes connecting Isfahan to Shiraz.

The structure incorporates traditional Safavid architectural elements through its brick construction, barrel vaults, and detailed inscriptions in Thuluth script against blue backgrounds.

Located seventy kilometers north of Abadeh, the caravanserai remains visible from the modern Isfahan-Shiraz road and maintains public accessibility throughout the year.

The building served multiple functions throughout its existence, including a period as a Gendarmerie office from 1945 to 1971 before receiving national heritage status.

Location: Fars Province

Official opening: 1620s

Architectural style: Safavid architecture

Height: 10 m

Length: 63 m

Width: 61 m

Made from material: rubble, brick, mortar

GPS coordinates: 31.51333,52.13306

Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:30