Shafiabad Caravanserai

Feel the legacy of the Silk Road as you rest in the same spot where weary travellers once took a break from selling their wares.

Along the Silk Roads, caravanserais were roadside inns that travellers could rest in as they moved between destinations - and that's exactly what Shafiabad Caravanserai was, a place for shelter where people could shut their eyes after long days of trade or travel. This used to be one of the biggest caravanserais in the region, and the architecture of the place is typical of the region, with mud bricks and four round towers. Today, the site is still well conserved and you'll be able to appreciate the ancient design when you visit.

This caravanserai had particular importance as it was the last point of comfort and safety before entering a long journey through the Lut Desert. With the site being so well preserved, it's easy for visitors to get a sense of how it used to work when it was still an inn. Take your time to walk around the complex and climb up the towers, tracing the steps of travellers from hundreds of years ago.

The architecture is not only incredibly beautiful, but also functional. The windows are built in a way that the air inside would be always cooler than the outside and the high towers would allow for the people inside to spot possible invaders from a distance. These factors allowed for the inn to remain functioning for years and years. Today, the impressively well restored façade impresses all visitors to the site.

Entrance to this attraction is free and you should reserve at least one hour for the visit.