Sa'in Caravanserai
کاروانسرای صائین | |
The facade of the caravanserai and the entrance door. | |
| Alternative name | کاروانسرای سنگی صائین |
|---|---|
| Location | Nir County, Ardabil province, Iran |
| Region | Ardabil province |
| Coordinates | 38°00′04″N 47°52′54″E / 38.00106°N 47.88160°E |
| Type | Caravanserai |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Preserved |
| Public access | Yes |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Safavid era |
| Part of | The Persian Caravanserai |
| Criteria | Cultural: ii, iii |
| Reference | 1668-037 |
| Inscription | 2023 (45th Session) |
Sa'in Caravanserai (Persian: کاروانسرای صائین) is a caravanserai located 10 kilometers along the old road from Nir County to Sarab in the northwest of Iran. Sa'in Caravanserai is placed in a snowy and cold pass known as Sa'in. 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.