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Khan (inn)
A caravanserai (or caravansary; ) was an inn that provided lodging for travelers, merchants, and caravans. They were present throughout much of the Islamic world. Depending on the region and period, they were called by a variety of names including ''khan'', ''funduq'' and ''wikala.'' Caravanserais supported the flow of commerce, information, and people across the network of trade routes covering Asia, North Africa and Southeast Europe, most notably the Silk Road. In the countryside, they were typically built at intervals equivalent to a day's journey along important roads, where they served as a kind of staging post. Urban versions of caravanserais were historically common in cities where they could serve as inns, depots, and venues for conducting business. The buildings were most commonly rectangular structures with one protected entrance. Inside, a central courtyard was surrounded by an array of rooms on one or more levels.'''' In addition to lodgings for people, they often ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Izadkhvast Caravanserai 01
Izadkhast () is a city in the Central District of Abadeh County, Fars province, Iran, and serves as the administrative center for Izadkhast Rural District. It is the first city in Fars on the Isfahan-Shiraz Highway. History In 1779 Zaki Khan of the Zand dynasty committed such atrocities here that his own men decided to murder him. Demographics Population At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 7,366 in 1,803 households. The following census in 2011 counted 6,532 people in 1,920 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 5,910 people in 1,834 households. Izadkhast Complex Historical monuments The Complex of Izadkhast is roughly 135 km south of Isfahan. The complex consists of Izad-Khast Castle, a caravanserai, and a Safavid-period bridge. The castle structure is of particular interest due to the different architectural styles incorporated into the construction of the building, including Sassanid and Qajar peri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
