UNESCO adds Iran caravanserais to heritage sites list

UNESCO adds Iran caravanserais to heritage sites list

TEHRAN: The United Nations cultural organisation on Sunday added many of Iran caravanserais, roadside rest stops for travellers along the country ancient trade routes, to its World Heritage List.
The decision to register the 56 caravanserais, just a small percentage of the structures built in Iran, was made in Riyadh during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee.
Caravanserais provided "shelter, food and water for caravans, pilgrims and other travellers," UNESCO said its website.