History and archaeology / Han and caravanserai
El-Aman Han (Rahva Caravanserai)
Merkez, Bitlis
One of Anatolia's large caravanserais, built in 1579 by Hüsrev Paşa, beylerbeyi of Van, on the Bitlis–Tatvan road on the Rahva plain.
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Its story
The han was built as a charitable work by Hüsrev Paşa, the beylerbeyi (governor-general) of Van, and attached to the endowment he founded; the endowment deed is dated 1579. It is thought to have been built on the Rahva plain, where caravan routes crossed, so that travelers could stay safely at this pass, which is harsh in winter; the origin of the name 'El-Aman' is not known for certain. The ensemble of about 90 × 70 meters consists of five sections around a large courtyard: the cut-stone section to the west resembles a ribat, while a bath and adjoining rooms lie south of the courtyard. Besides cut stone, brick is also used in places in the walls. It is a good stop for a short break while traveling between Bitlis and Tatvan to see the courtyard and thick stone walls.
Key facts
- Period
- 1579 (Ottoman)
- Founder
- Hüsrev Paşa
- Getting there
- Bitlis–Tatvan highway, Rahva plain
- Visit duration
- 30 minutes
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Day trip
Location
38.49065, 42.19312
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/El-Aman_Han%C4%B1 | https://goturkiye.com/bitlis/see | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q132752839 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/364633978