The Farangi Caravanserai of Zabol is located 9 kilometers from the Zabol-Nehbandan road, in the village of Edimi. It was built during the Safavid period by the British.
The Farangi Caravanserai of Zabol is a single-story building with an area of 6,500 square meters. It has a fence, entrance, three guard towers, rooms for travelers’ accommodation, and stables. All these parts are built around the central courtyard.
The Farangi Caravanserai of Zabol is a valuable historical building that shows the architecture and culture of the people of this region during the Safavid period. It was registered as a national heritage site of Iran in 1993 (1382 AP).
Here are some of the features of this historical caravanserai:
Age: Safavid period
National Heritage registration date: 1993 (1382 AP)
Location: Zabol county, 9 kilometers from the Zabol-Nehbandan road, Edimi village
Type: Caravanserai
Shape: Square
Building materials: Mudbrick
Height: About 10 meters
Number of rooms: 20 rooms
Number of stables: 10 stables
The Farangi Caravanserai of Zabol is one of the tourist attractions of Sistan and Baluchestan province, and many tourists visit it every year.
