Complex of Izadkhast

Complex of Izadkhast
Izadkhast photo
Izadkhvast ruins seen on August 2016.
Izadkhast
Shown within Iran
Location Izadkhvast, Abadeh County, Iran
Region Fars Province
Coordinates 31°30′58″N 52°07′26″E / 31.51611°N 52.12389°E / 31.51611; 52.12389Coordinates: 31°30′58″N 52°07′26″E / 31.51611°N 52.12389°E / 31.51611; 52.12389
Site notes
Condition Ruined
Public access Yes
Architecture
Architectural styles Sassanid, Qajar dynasty
Designation on UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List since 2007.


The Complex of Izadkhast is located in Izadkhast in the Fars Province of Iran, roughly 135km south of Isfahan. It is a historical complex listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List.[1] The complex consists of the Izad-khast Castle and old ruined town, the Izadkhast Caravanserai roadside inn, and a Safavid-period bridge. The complex is located on a natural base with the castle built on a bedrock to protect it from foreign attacks. The architecture of the complex displays unique characteristics to Izadkhast.[1]

The Complex of Izadkhast of was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on August 9, 2007 in the Cultural category.[1]

Izad-khast Castle

Izad-Khvast Castle in August 2018.

The Izad-Khast Castle is the most important section of the complex. It is unique to Izadkhast and the only comparison to its building materials are found in sites of the Izadkhast region. The works within the castle displays different architectural styles and date back to the Sassanid and Qajar dynasty periods.

The castle is built on a singular bedrock in a sand construction, close to the valley of Izadkhast. The smallness of the bedrock had lead to an increase of castle floors. It also lead an agglomeration of small built rooms. The castle was only accessible from a bridge and a gate built in the most accessible part of the complex.[1]

Izadkhast Caravanserai

The caravanserai in Izadkhast.

The Izadkhast Caravanserai is an ancient caravanserai or roadside inn where caravaners and travelers rested and recover during their journeys.

The Izadkhast Caravanserai is one of 25 caravanserais on the UNESCO List of Persian Caravanserai. It was selected from hundreds of caravanserais from all over Iran under the name of Persian Caravanserais.[2]

Safavid-period bridge

Safavid-period bridge


Izadkhvast Castle

See Also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 The Complex of Izadkhast - UNESCO World Heritage Centre Accessed 2018-09-23
  2. ↑ "Persian Caravanserai". unesco.org. Retrieved 23 September 2018.


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