Shafi Abad caravanserai: as if a story from the heart of history
Shafi Abad Caravanserai, a strong and magnificent fortress in the heart of Shahdad Kerman desert, seems to narrate a story from the heart of history. This caravanserai, which was built during the Qajar period and by the order of Haj Agha Ali Rafsanjani, one of the rich and noble people of Kerman, has witnessed many ups and downs.
Over time:
In the past, Shafi Abad Caravanserai was a place for caravans to rest and stop on the way from Kerman to Shahdad and other parts of Iran. After traveling long and tiring distances in the desert, the caravans used to get tired in this caravanserai and prepare to continue their journey.
Magnificent architecture:
The architecture of Shafi Abad Caravanserai is a unique example of the taste of Iranian architects in the Qajar period. The materials used in the construction of this building are clay, mud, brick and plaster. Brick and plaster decorations, Islamic and geometric patterns, and Quranic inscriptions have given this historical building a special beauty and elegance.
The courtyard of the caravanserai is a large and rectangular space around which there are rooms for travelers and caravans to rest. In the middle of the yard, there is a large basin that was used for drinking water and washing in the past.
Shafi Abad Caravanserai is not just a building, but as if it tells a story from the heart of history. This caravanserai has witnessed many ups and downs, from prosperity and business to silence and silence.
Today:
Today, Shafi Abad Caravanserai, as one of the tourist attractions in Kerman province, attracts many tourists every year. Tourists can visit the magnificent architecture of this caravanserai, relax in its pleasant atmosphere and travel back in time.
