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The Bazaar-e Vakil is an 18th-century covered market in Shiraz, Iran, commissioned during the reign of Karim Khan Zand (r. 1751-1779), the founder of the Zand dynasty who made Shiraz his capital. The bazaar extends in a vaulted brick passageway with distinctive ribbed arches and caravanserais, and is organized by trade into sections selling carpets, spices, textiles, and handicrafts. It remains in commercial use and connects to other Zand-era monuments in central Shiraz.
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Who built the Vakil Bazaar in Shiraz?
The present bazaar is associated with Karim Khan Zand, who made Shiraz his capital in the 18th century. It formed part of his civic building program alongside the Vakil Mosque and Vakil Bath.
What can shoppers find in Bazaar-e Vakil?
Its vaulted lanes contain merchants selling Persian carpets, textiles, spices, jewelry, metalwork, and handicrafts. Particular sections historically grouped traders by profession, as was common in Iranian bazaars.
How does the bazaar stay cool in Shiraz's climate?
High brick vaults, shaded passages, and carefully placed openings encourage ventilation while limiting direct sun. This passive design makes the covered interior markedly more comfortable than exposed streets during hot weather.
What is the Saray-e Moshir inside the Vakil Bazaar area?
Saray-e Moshir is a 19th-century caravanserai and trading courtyard connected with the wider bazaar district. It is known for its tiled entrance, central courtyard, and shops selling crafts and decorative goods.
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