Shah Abbas Caravanserai

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Directly west of Khayyam Sq, the city centre's most interesting feature is this restored caravanserai, which incorporates into its arched niches a series of interesting mini shops selling turquoise, crafts and musical instruments. The western interior contains an archaeologial museum with a beautifully presented collection of medieval ceramics, primitive glassware and ancient gravesites, along with a useful model of how Neishabur would have looked 400 years ago. There's also a far less compelling wildlife museum.


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