Amin al-Dawla Caravanserai, Historic caravanserai in Kashan Bazaar, Isfahan Province, Iran.
Description
This 19th-century caravanserai features traditional Qajar architecture with brick construction, ornate tile work, plaster details, and a central dome with skylights providing natural illumination throughout the interior spaces.
History
Officially opened in 1868 during the Qajar dynasty, this caravanserai served as a crucial rest stop for merchants and travelers along ancient trade routes connecting various regions of Iran.
Culture
Designated as Iranian National Heritage, the caravanserai represents traditional Persian commercial architecture and continues to function as an active marketplace within Kashan's historic bazaar district.
Practical
Located within the Kashan Bazaar at coordinates 33.984167°N, 51.44875°E, visitors can explore the structure during regular bazaar hours and observe ongoing commercial activities in surrounding shops.
Did you know?
The caravanserai's upper level originally housed sleeping quarters for travelers, while lower sections stored merchandise, creating a complete commercial ecosystem under one architecturally sophisticated roof structure.
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