Abbas Abad caravanserai is one of the most important historical monuments of Taibad Khorasan Razavi border town, which these days is proud of standing against the ravages of time, its name stands out among UNESCO's globalized historical caravansaries, this historic caravanserai is a place of rest for caravans In the distant past, its name has been mentioned again and is on the way to revival.
Historical caravanserais and Rabats are one of the most important tourist attractions in Iran, which always attract the attention of tourists. These caravanserais, which were very important in their time, have displayed perfect examples of the architectural art of their era.
Khorasan-Razavi Province is particularly important due to the passage of the historical silk road through its northern region, and every year many tourists and travelers travel to this province to see its historical monuments, especially its caravanserais and architecture. The caravanserais and caravanserais that have been hosting travelers and tourists since the distant past until today.
Due to its history and its location on the Silk Road, Taybad city has long attracted the attention of tourists. So far, more than 100 historical monuments have been identified in this city, of which more than 50 have been registered in the list of national monuments. .
A caravanserai consisting of two courtyards
The historical caravanserai of Abbas Abad is considered one of the prestigious caravansaries of Razavi Khorasan province during its prosperity and prosperity, which was located on the Silk Road. This building is of particular importance due to its many spaces and comfort facilities, and it is also mentioned in travelogues and historical texts.
Abbas Abad Caravanserai consists of two courtyards, around which there are porches, verandahs, rooms and a water tank whose water is supplied from aqueducts and rain. They were separated from each other in the old days.
Also, the residential part has a plan of four porches and its rooms are built in different sizes. Due to its location in a vast plain and away from light pollution, this place has a good capacity for observational and astronomical programs. .
Attracting domestic and foreign tourists
Due to its location in a special area, this building has seen the least human damage and its highlights are two courtyards and an Anbar reservoir, and the location of this historical building on the way from Afghanistan to Iran from the Dogharun border can attract domestic tourists and Attract foreigners to you.
The historic Rabat of Abbas Abad is located 26 kilometers northwest of the old road from Taibad to Torbat Jam.
According to the experts, one of the most important works registered in the Taibad cultural heritage list is the historic Rabat complex of Abbas Abad, which is located on the side of the Taibad-Mashhad road and belongs to the Safavid period and part of it belongs to the Qajar period, which was registered in 1378 as number 2386 in The list of national works has been registered.
Abbas Abad Caravanserai, an outstanding example of old Iranian architecture
Razavi, Deputy Director of Cultural Heritage of the General Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Khorasan, says: Abbas Abad Caravanserai is located 25 km from the Taibad-Torbetjam road and is one of the most important historical monuments of this city and related to the Timurid and Safavid periods.
Ehsan Zohravandi adds: Historical caravanserais are an outstanding example of old Iranian architecture, which played an important role in their time.
He reminds: The registration of seven historical caravanserais of Khorasan Razavi province in the UNESCO world list is a new chapter in the introduction of the historical face of Khorasan Razavi region, which should be used to the fullest.
He states: All history lovers, cultural heritage researchers and professors and students of history, along with tourists in both domestic and foreign sectors, will benefit from visiting these valuable historical monuments, and I believe that every history lover should visit such a place at least once. Visit historical monuments and enjoy the peace and quiet of these spaces.
The Deputy Director of Cultural Heritage of the General Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Khorasan Razavi, referring to the aim of the global registration of Iran's caravanserais, says: Considering the distribution of Iranian caravanserais in different parts of Iran, it shows the wideness of the hospitality culture throughout Iran, and the vast area, cultural and The history of Khorasan also played a significant role in this rich culture.
Zohrawandi adds: Razavi Khorasan province with thousands of historical monuments and tourism capacity is one of the most important tourist destinations after Ziarat tourism, and the international registration of caravanserais has also added to these tourism capacities.
Mezinan Caravanserai No. 1726 was registered in the National Cultural Heritage List on July 14, 2016, and it was registered in the World Heritage List by the efforts of the Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts and the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Khorasan Razavi at the UNESCO meeting.
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