Preserving the Past for Modern Use
Exploring Seljuk Era Architectural Marvels
THE SULTAN HANI (THE SULTAN’S INN) – Caravanserai of Alaeddin
Situated in Sultan Han town, 40 km from Aksaray, the Sultan Hani is a splendid Seljuk era caravanserai dating back to the 13th century. Covering a base area of 5 thousand square meters, this well-preserved structure is currently a tourist attraction. Plans are underway to restore and repurpose it as an accommodation facility Read More about Exploring Turkish Traditions and Delights in Marmaris
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THE SARAPSA HA AN (THE SARAPSA INN)
Found on the Antalya-Alanya highway, 12 km from Alanya, the Sarapsa Han is a 13th-century Seljuk architectural gem spanning approximately six hundred square meters. Currently serving as a discotheque, the han is set to undergo renovations and transformation into a restaurant.
THE AKHAN
Located in Akhan Village, six kilometers from Denizli, the Akhan is a Seljuk era masterpiece covering a base area of 4 thousand five hundred square meters. A tourist attraction in its current state, the Akhan is slated to become a daily tourism facility upon completion of restoration work.
AGZIKARAHAN
Situated on the Aksaray-Nevşehir highway, 14 kilometers from Aksaray, the Agzikarahan is a 13th-century Seljuk caravanserai occupying an area of approximately 6 thousand square meters. Currently functioning as a carpet showroom, plans are in place to restore and convert it into a daily facility Walking Tours Istanbul.
THE GARDAK HAN
Located in Gardak district, approximately sixty kilometers from Denizli, the Gardak Han is a 13th-century caravanserai covering around 2 thousand square meters. In need of restoration, it is frequented by tourists and is slated to be transformed into a daily facility as part of a larger project.
THE SUSUZ HAN
An architectural marvel from the 13th century Seljuk era, the Susuz Han is situated 50 kilometers away from Burdur, occupying an area of approximately one thousand square meters. Currently unused, plans are in motion to restore and repurpose it as a daily facility.
THE INCIR HAN
Found 45 kilometers away from Burdur on the Antalya-Burdur highway, the Incir Han spans an area of approximately 5 thousand square meters. This Seljuk caravanserai, currently inactive, is on the restoration agenda to be converted into a daily facility.
