Ribat-i Sharaf

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Ribat-i Sharaf is a well-preserved 12th-century caravanserai in northeastern Iran, renowned for its intricate brickwork and as a prime example of Seljuk architectural design.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Seljuk architecture
caravanserai
historic building
architecturalStyle Islamic architecture
Seljuk Empire
surface form: Seljuk
condition well-preserved
coordinateLocation 36.200°N 60.050°E
country Iran
dateOfConstruction 12th century
floorPlan rectangular
hasFeature complex vaulting
corner towers
fortified walls
inscription bands
monumental entrance portal
muqarnas decoration
hasPart courtyard
iwans
mosque
prayer hall
rooms for travelers
service areas
stables
two main courtyards
heritageDesignation Iranian national heritage site
inception 12th century CE
circa 1114
locatedBetween Nishapur NERFINISHED
Sarakhs
locatedIn northeastern Iran
locatedInAdministrativeTerritory Razavi Khorasan Province NERFINISHED
locatedInTimePeriod Seljuk period
locatedOnRoute Silk Road routes
surface form: Silk Road
maintainedBy Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran
surface form: Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization
materialUsed brick
notableFor epigraphic decoration
geometric ornament
intricate brickwork
stucco decoration
numberOfStoreys 2
ownedBy Government of Iran
significantFor development of Islamic brick architecture
study of Seljuk caravanserais
touristAttraction true
usedFor accommodation of caravans
military post
religious functions
trade route support

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Seljuk architecture hasNotableExample Ribat-i Sharaf