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Khosravijavid T, Nasekhian S, Jihani H. Physical-spatial typology of out-of-town caravanserais on the historical road network of Isfahan to Ray and Saveh based on the spatial composition of the architectural plan. Naqshejahan 2025; 15 (1) :49-84
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1- Ph.D. Researcher, Architectural and Urban Conservation Faculty, Art University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
2- Associte Professor, Architectural and Urban Conservation Faculty, Art University of Isfahan ,s.nasekhian@aui.ac.ir
3- Associate Professor, Center for Documenting and Studies of Architecture and Restoration, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shahid Beheshti University, Iran,
2- Associte Professor, Architectural and Urban Conservation Faculty, Art University of Isfahan ,
3- Associate Professor, Center for Documenting and Studies of Architecture and Restoration, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shahid Beheshti University, Iran,
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Aims: The purpose of this article is to study the caravanserais in this area and present architectural plan patterns for suburban caravanserais on the historical road network from Isfahan to Rey and Saveh based on the spatial composition of the room with the stable.
Methods: The data collection method of this research is based on field observations and impressions, library studies, examination of architectural documents and maps of caravanserais, and study of aerial images. The analysis method is based on interpretive, historical, and comparative approaches. The method of obtaining information is inductive reasoning. 60 caravanserais have been identified in this area. From the above statistical population, 13 caravanserais have been selected as study samples. The selection of these samples was purposeful and non-probability.
Findings: The research findings indicate that some caravanserais are very similar and were built in the same period of time and their typologies are also similar to each other, which is due to the existence of a single organization and a common architect and designer, and as a result, their architectural plans and details are similar. In the statistical population of this study, 13 types and architectural patterns of caravanserais were identified based on the study of their architectural plans.
Conclusion: There are some similarities and differences among caravanserais in the research samples. Caravansers that are on a common historical path with common cultural, social and historical characteristics often have similar architectural features, so this characteristic can be used to intervene in them.
Methods: The data collection method of this research is based on field observations and impressions, library studies, examination of architectural documents and maps of caravanserais, and study of aerial images. The analysis method is based on interpretive, historical, and comparative approaches. The method of obtaining information is inductive reasoning. 60 caravanserais have been identified in this area. From the above statistical population, 13 caravanserais have been selected as study samples. The selection of these samples was purposeful and non-probability.
Findings: The research findings indicate that some caravanserais are very similar and were built in the same period of time and their typologies are also similar to each other, which is due to the existence of a single organization and a common architect and designer, and as a result, their architectural plans and details are similar. In the statistical population of this study, 13 types and architectural patterns of caravanserais were identified based on the study of their architectural plans.
Conclusion: There are some similarities and differences among caravanserais in the research samples. Caravansers that are on a common historical path with common cultural, social and historical characteristics often have similar architectural features, so this characteristic can be used to intervene in them.
Keywords: architecture of caravanserais, typology of caravanserais, spatial composition, suburban caravanserais on the historical road network of Isfahan to Ray and Saveh, traditional architecture of Iran
Article Type: Original Research |
Subject:
Pioneer Islamic Iranian Art and Architecture
Received: 2024/11/25 | Accepted: 2025/02/13 | Published: 2025/04/30
Received: 2024/11/25 | Accepted: 2025/02/13 | Published: 2025/04/30
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