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Lajran Rural District, Iran

Qasr-e Bahram Caravanserai

Lajran Rural District, Iran

Qasr-e Bahram Caravanserai
Photo: HaDi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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Qasr-e Bahram Caravanserai is a historic waystation located in Lajran Rural District, Iran, whose architectural layers reflect successive Persian dynasties. Built in brick and limestone bound with mortar, the structure synthesizes Sasanian, Timurid, and Safavid architectural traditions, marking it as a palimpsest of Iran's imperial periods. Recognized as both an Iranian National Heritage site and a UNESCO World Heritage property, the caravanserai testifies to the importance of trade and travel networks across the Persian plateau.

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Type
caravanserai, cultural property
Materials
mortar, brick, limestone
Heritage
part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iranian National Heritage
Place
Lajran Rural District, Iran

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Location

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