The said is a structure of the Shah Abbas Safavid period and is located near the Gav Khooni swamp of Aqda Village- end route to the path which ancient caravans followed. This caravansary has been named such, in accordance to that of the desert area alongside the swamp. The Khargooshi Caravansary is situated at a distance of 60 km. from Aqda and 120 km. from Nadooshan. This route is via Khalil Abad, Sarv-e-Oliya and the village of Gayoon.
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Mehrjerd Village – Ardakan
Situated at a distance of 11 km. in the south of Ardakan and 2 km. to the west of Yazd-Ardakan road, It enjoys a temperate dry climate. Mehr Negar, Anushirvan's daughter founded this village, and its name was later changed to Mehrjerd. An old ...
Shegeft Yazdan Cave – Ardakan
Ashkaft Yazdan Cave was the place for keeping the fire that was transported from Nahid Fire temple to Haftad Village near Aqda. Then it was transferred to Turkabad in Ardakan and after 30 years of protection in Ashkaft Yazdan Cave, it was finally ...
Haftadar Village – Ardakan
This is located at the distance of 34 km. to the northwest of Ardakan and adjacent to Ardakan-Naein Road, and experiences a temperate-dry climate. Boz Galeh Kon Gateway which is a relic of the 9th century AH. is situated to the east of village, and ...
Abolqasem Rashti Caravansary, Aqda – Ardakan
The same is located in Aqda and near the main route. This structure is similar in architecture to that of the Shah Abbasi caravansaries, and was constructed by the reputed merchant Haj Abolqasem Rashti. The caravansary has a tall wind trapper ...
Aqda Village – Ardakan
Located near the Yazd-Esfahan Road and at the distance of 40 km. in the northwest of Ardakan, this village has the following historical edifices, Haj Abolqasem Rashti caravansary built in 1269 AH. with the structure resembling the Shah Abbasi ...
Kharanaq Village – Ardakan
Settled at a distance of 85 km. east of Ardakan. It has a temperate dry climate and is located in a mountainous region. Some of its historical edifices are presented below: Shahzadeh (princess) caravansary built under the orders of Mohammad ...
Aqda Jame’ Mosque, Aqda – Ardakan
This mosque located at a distance of 74 kilometers from Naein. It has a hot bath and a summer porch. Above the altar there is a star-like tile similar to those of 8th century AH.
Peer Harisht Fire Temple – Ardakan
This shrine is located at a distance of 15 km. in the Ardakan Road and is on the skirt of low lying mountains. Several rest houses and three water reservoirs have been built near this shrine. The Zoroastrians visit this region and stay there on ...