World Heritage Identification Number: 1346
World Heritage since: 2010
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇮🇷 Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Asia and the Pacific
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Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex: A Commercial and Cultural Hub Along the Silk Road
The Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex, located in the heart of Tabriz, Iran, is a testament to the city's rich history and significance along the ancient Silk Road. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, this extensive network of interconnected, covered brick structures serves as one of the most important commercial centers on this historical trade route.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Tabriz has been a place of cultural exchange since antiquity and its historic bazaar complex is one of the most important commercial centres on the Silk Road. Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex consists of a series of interconnected, covered, brick structures, buildings, and enclosed spaces for different functions. Tabriz and its Bazaar were already prosperous and famous in the 13th century, when the town, in the province of Eastern Azerbaijan, became the capital city of the Safavid kingdom. The city lost its status as capital in the 16th century, but remained important as a commercial hub until the end of the 18th century, with the expansion of Ottoman power. It is one of the most complete examples of the traditional commercial and cultural system of Iran.
Encyclopedia Record: Bazaar of Tabriz
The Bazaar of Tabriz is a historic market in central Tabriz, Iran. It is one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East and the largest covered bazaar in the world. It is one of Iran's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.Additional Site Details
Area: 28.9733 hectares
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 38.0813888889 , 46.2930555556
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