Chargonbad Caravanserai, Boshruyeh

🕰️When was it built?

The building dates back to the Qajar era and was added to Iran's National Heritage List on 16 January 2008 as number 20567. The caravanserai lies on the Ferdows–Deyhuk road, about forty kilometres from the Boshruyeh junction.

🏛️What was it built for?

Caravanserais were built for travellers to stop and for looking after the caravan's loads and animals. The cells were where people stayed, and the open space in the middle organised the comings and goings and the work of the caravan. Here too the rooms and covered spaces are set around the courtyard.

👀What you will see

• A row of brick arched openings runs around the courtyard, and the large and small arches side by side differ in size.
• Behind some of the arches you can see a smaller room entrance; notice the difference between the space in front of the room and the entrance itself.
• Low domed roofs behind the front row show how the covered spaces are roofed; don't go onto the roof to see them.
• The brick face is divided by simple panels, and beside the arches the lines of the brick courses stand out.

🎒Good to know before you go

• Before you go, ask local people about the way in and whether you can visit.
• Bring water and sun protection, and move around the site only on safe paths.