History and archaeology / Han and caravanserai
Alacahan Caravanserai
Kangal, Sivas
A stone caravanserai in the village of Alacahan on the Sivas–Malatya road, whose date is debated because it has no inscription.
Its story
The Alacahan Caravanserai is in the village of Alacahan, attached to Kangal, on the historic road from Sivas to Malatya. As there is no construction inscription on the building, no definite date can be given; some researchers link it to the Seljuk period, while most earlier studies link it to the period of Murad IV's Baghdad campaign in the 17th century. Its thick cut-stone walls and covered space show that it was a staging han where caravans could also stay in winter. Together with the historic old mosque in the village, it forms a small group of buildings. It is suitable for a short break on the road.
Key facts
- Period
- Debated (Seljuk or 17th century)
- Location
- Village of Alacahan, Kangal
- Admission
- Free (from outside)
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
39.10593, 37.59743
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://kureansiklopedi.com/tr/detay/alacahan-kervansarayi-d1662 | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q132752854