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| Sultanhan Caravanserai⭐, a Roadside Inn along the Old Silk Road |
The
Sultanhan caravanserai was built in 1229 by
Seljuk sultan (i.e., a king or ruler)
Alaeddin Keykubad I when
Aksaray was an important stopover along the
Silk Road that crossed through
Anatolia.
[1]The caravanserai enjoyed its glory times during the Seljuk period, but lost its importance during the Ottoman era. More recent restorations were made during the Republic period and opened to visitors.
Sultanhani has both sections for summer and winter periods. The monumental entrance gate was made of marble and richly carved. The wide courtyard is surrounded by storage rooms, stalls, kitchen, and chambers where animals and people were accommodated. There is a small a mosque in the middle of the courtyard which was used by the travelers for prayers. The covered courtyard was for the winter and had a monumental entrance. During the harsh weather conditions both merchants and their animals were staying indoors in order to stay warm.
There are numerous
caravanserais in the
region but this one is truly impressive.
Photo Gallery
The below photos were taken on 03/27/2023.
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| Entrance of Sultanhan Caravanserai—a roadside inn where caravaners could rest and recover from the day's journey |
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| A mosque in the middle of the courtyard, which was used by the travelers for prayers |
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| A typical room in Caravanserai |
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