History and archaeology / Han and caravanserai
Sultan Hanı Caravanserai
Sultanhanı, Aksaray
Built by Alâeddin Keykubad I in 1229, one of the largest Seljuk caravanserais in Anatolia, covering about 4,800 m².
Its story
The caravanserai on the Konya–Aksaray road was completed in 1229; its architect was Muhammed bin Havlan of Damascus. With its monumental muqarnas portal, the kiosk mosque rising on four piers in the middle of the courtyard, and its multi-aisled winter hall with a domed lantern, it is one of the most impressive examples of the classic Seljuk caravanserai plan. Sources show that the building was also used defensively like a fortress when necessary. It reopened in 2020 after a restoration that began in 2017; inside are handicraft workshops and a carpet museum. It is on the UNESCO Tentative List together with the Seljuk caravanserais.
Key facts
- Area
- About 4,800 m²
- Built
- 1229
- Admission
- Fee status should be verified
- Architect
- Muhammed bin Havlan of Damascus
- Visit duration
- 45 minutes–1 hour
- Commissioned by
- Alâeddin Keykubad I
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Day trip
- Rainy day
Location
38.24790, 33.54670
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultan_Han_%28Aksaray%29 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultan_Han | https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/turkiye/sultanhani-kervansarayi-icin-hedef-1-milyon-turist/1593636 | https://www.trthaber.com/haber/turkiye/selcuklu-eseri-sultanhani-kervansarayi-acilis-icin-gun-sayiyor-431840.html | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3503565