Sa'in Caravanserai

The caravanserai dates back to the Safavid era, built on the orders of Shah Abbas I, with architecture suitable for this region, which is one of the snowiest passes in Iran.

Unlike the typical architecture of the Safavid period, this caravanserai was constructed with stone, indicating the significant importance of this route during that time, especially given its location in a high and snowy pass.

[1] The caravanserai is completely enclosed and covered, designed this way due to the extremely cold climate of the area, which experiences heavy snowfall and rainfall.

There are only two windows in the structure, and they are so small that during heavy snowfall and blizzards, it is possible to cover all these openings with minimal equipment, preventing cold air from entering the caravanserai.

[3] The skylights of this caravanserai have been designed to the minimum size, effectively facilitating air exchange when needed and providing adequate lighting for the interior spaces.