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Bedasht
Caravansary
This ruined caravansary is located at Bedasht village, 8
Km east of Shahroud City. The structure, oblong in shape,
is built on 4-verandas plan, 54x60 Sq. m.
Its portal entrance is on the west side and measures 3.20
m long. The central courtyard, with 24 chambers situated
around it, is rectangular, 30x34 m. In each of the corner
of the Caravansary, it is located a stable.
The building materials consist of stone, brick and
plaster. There was a marble inscription, giving the date
of erection of the caravansary, 1645.
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