The Multani Caravanserai is a caravanserai located in Baku, Azerbaijan. It was established in the 14th century and is located opposite to the Bukhara Caravanserai. [1]
The caravanserai was built to house merchants from the medieval city of Multan (now in Punjab, Pakistan) who frequented the region for trade, and used this caravanserai as a stop. [2] [3] They included Zoroastrians, who are also believed to have erected the Ateshgah Temple in Surakhani. [3]
The caravanserai has a square shape and the construction of the building is in an ancient style. [4] There are a lot of balconies around the courtyard. Now the Multani Caravanserai houses a restaurant of Azerbaijani cuisine. [5] In 2020, restoration works were commenced on the site with a completion time of 2022. [6]
The caravanserai has been linked to the historical relationship between Azerbaijan and Pakistan. [7]
The Multani Caravanserai is a caravanserai located in Baku, Azerbaijan. It was established in the 14th century and is located opposite to the Bukhara Caravanserai. [1]
The caravanserai was built to house merchants from the medieval city of Multan (now in Punjab, Pakistan) who frequented the region for trade, and used this caravanserai as a stop. [2] [3] They included Zoroastrians, who are also believed to have erected the Ateshgah Temple in Surakhani. [3]
The caravanserai has a square shape and the construction of the building is in an ancient style. [4] There are a lot of balconies around the courtyard. Now the Multani Caravanserai houses a restaurant of Azerbaijani cuisine. [5] In 2020, restoration works were commenced on the site with a completion time of 2022. [6]
The caravanserai has been linked to the historical relationship between Azerbaijan and Pakistan. [7]