Pashteh Sangar Caravanserai, Lar

🕰️When was it built?

The building dates from the Qajar era, but the exact year it was built is not known. It was added to Iran's National Heritage List on 10 August 2005 as number 12736, the same day several other historic sites of Larestan were listed.

🏛️What was it built for?

This caravanserai, on the old road from Lar to Shiraz, was a stopping place for caravans and travellers. Caravanserais were usually built a day's journey apart, so that travellers could spend the night safely and have somewhere to keep their loads and animals.

🎒Good to know before you go

• The caravanserai is beside the old road; watch for traffic when you stop at the roadside.