Caravanserai Baba Gudrat: a gem in the heart of the desert
Baba Gudrat’s caravanserai shines like a jewel in the heart of the Maranjab desert and on the Silk Road. This caravanserai, which is a relic of the Safavid era, has witnessed the turbulent history of the region.
Magnificent architecture:
Baba Qadrat Caravanserai is a type of caravansary with four porches.
Its large central courtyard was the resting place for caravans and their cattle.
Four tall porches on four sides of the yard provide a cool and pleasant atmosphere in the heat of the desert.
The cells and rooms of the caravanserai are located on two floors around the central courtyard.
There is also a stone pond in the center of the yard, whose water is supplied through an aqueduct.
The brick and tile decorations of the caravanserai show the genius and elegance of the architects of that period.
Various functions:
Baba Gudrat caravanserai was primarily a place for caravans to rest and renew their strength.
Exchange of goods and trade has also flourished in this caravanserai.
Caravanserai has been a safe place for asylum seekers in times of insecurity.
Architects and artists have used caravanserai motifs and designs for inspiration in their works.
