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The Silk Road Caravanserais of Shah Abbas
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Shah Abbas I transformed Iran's ancient caravan routes into a thriving network of caravanserais, the fortified inns that made long-distance trade safe and profitable. They follow the journey of a silk caravan from the Caspian Sea to the Persian Gulf, stopping at the great brick caravanserais built by royal decree. Along the way, they discuss the role of the bacha-ye (caravan boys), the surprising comfort of these desert waystations, and how the Shah's investment in infrastructure helped revive Iran's economy after years of war. Drawing on the…
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