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Khan As'ad Pasha is the largest caravanserai in the Old City of Damascus, covering an area of 2,500 square metres. Situated along Al-Buzuriyah Souq, it was built and named after As'ad Pasha al-Azm, the governor of Damascus, in 1751–52.
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Khan As'ad Pasha is the largest caravanserai in the Old City of Damascus, covering an area of 2,500 square metres. Situated along Al-Buzuriyah Souq, it was built and named after As'ad Pasha al-Azm, the governor of Damascus, in 1751–52.

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attractions: Al Azem Palace, Medhat Basha Souq, Saladin Mausoleum, Maktab Anbar, Sayyidah Ruqayya Shrine, Hammam Al Malik Al Zahir, Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus, Damascus Citadel, Salah Al Din Statue, Zaitoun Church - Greek Melkite Catholic Patriarchate See - Our Lady of Dormition Cathedral, restaurants: Beit Jabri, Beit Sitti, Naranj, Monalisa, Haretna
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Al Azem Palace

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Saladin Mausoleum

Maktab Anbar

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Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus

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Yarob BadrYarob Badr
Khan Asaad Pasha is the largest of the old khans of Damascus, covering an area of ​​2,500 square meters (27,000 sq ft). It is located in the middle of the Al-Buzuriya market, one of the heritage markets in the old city. It was built by Governor Asaad Pasha Al-Azm in the year (1167 AH / 1753 AD). Four years after the construction of the Azem Palace, Khan Asaad Pasha has been described as one of the finest khans in Damascus, and the most "ambitious" architectural work in the city. It hosted convoys from Baghdad, Mosul, Aleppo, Beirut and other places in the Middle East, during the period of the Ottoman era. It is the private property of the governor of Damascus, Asaad Pasha al-Azm, and its ownership was later transferred to a number of merchants, and then the Syrian Antiquities Directorate recently acquired it and restored it to be used as a site and a tourist market for popular industries in which exhibitions are held. During our visit, we benefitted of the explanation provided by the talented Director of the site, Ms Ghada Souleiman, with high appreciation of her devotion to her work.
Tammam HasanTammam Hasan
One of the most amazing places in Damascus ! Khan As'ad Pasha is the largest caravanserai (khān) in the Old City of Damascus, covering an area of 2,500 square metres. Situated along Al-Buzuriyah Souq, it was built and named after As'ad Pasha al-Azm, the governor of Damascus, in 1751 Khan As'ad Pasha has been described as one of the finest khans of Damascus and the most "ambitious" work of architecture in the city. Throughout the Ottoman era, it hosted caravans coming from Baghdad, Mosul, Aleppo, Beirut, Istanbul and elsewhere in the Middle East. Rooms were allowed for renting by notable merchants of the time. The entrance fees are less than 1$ and there are discounts for students, you can find a beautiful simple cafeteria, to order some drinks and traditional breakfast dishes.. The vibes are amazing at that place..you gonna love it 💗💗💗
Mhd Wassim Al MajzoubMhd Wassim Al Majzoub
Khan As'ad Pasha (Arabic: خَان أَسْعَد بَاشَا, romanized: Khān ʾAsʿad Bāşā) is the largest caravanserai (khān) in the Old City of Damascus,[1] covering an area of 2,500 square metres (27,000 sq ft). Situated along Al-Buzuriyah Souq, it was built and named after As'ad Pasha al-Azm, the governor of Damascus, in 1751–52.[2] Khan As'ad Pasha has been described as one of the finest khans of Damascus,[3] and the most "ambitious" work of architecture in the city.[4] Throughout the Ottoman era, it hosted caravans coming from Baghdad, Mosul, Aleppo, Beirut and elsewhere in the Middle East.[5]
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Khan Asaad Pasha is the largest of the old khans of Damascus, covering an area of ​​2,500 square meters (27,000 sq ft). It is located in the middle of the Al-Buzuriya market, one of the heritage markets in the old city. It was built by Governor Asaad Pasha Al-Azm in the year (1167 AH / 1753 AD). Four years after the construction of the Azem Palace, Khan Asaad Pasha has been described as one of the finest khans in Damascus, and the most "ambitious" architectural work in the city. It hosted convoys from Baghdad, Mosul, Aleppo, Beirut and other places in the Middle East, during the period of the Ottoman era. It is the private property of the governor of Damascus, Asaad Pasha al-Azm, and its ownership was later transferred to a number of merchants, and then the Syrian Antiquities Directorate recently acquired it and restored it to be used as a site and a tourist market for popular industries in which exhibitions are held. During our visit, we benefitted of the explanation provided by the talented Director of the site, Ms Ghada Souleiman, with high appreciation of her devotion to her work.
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One of the most amazing places in Damascus ! Khan As'ad Pasha is the largest caravanserai (khān) in the Old City of Damascus, covering an area of 2,500 square metres. Situated along Al-Buzuriyah Souq, it was built and named after As'ad Pasha al-Azm, the governor of Damascus, in 1751 Khan As'ad Pasha has been described as one of the finest khans of Damascus and the most "ambitious" work of architecture in the city. Throughout the Ottoman era, it hosted caravans coming from Baghdad, Mosul, Aleppo, Beirut, Istanbul and elsewhere in the Middle East. Rooms were allowed for renting by notable merchants of the time. The entrance fees are less than 1$ and there are discounts for students, you can find a beautiful simple cafeteria, to order some drinks and traditional breakfast dishes.. The vibes are amazing at that place..you gonna love it 💗💗💗
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Khan As'ad Pasha (Arabic: خَان أَسْعَد بَاشَا, romanized: Khān ʾAsʿad Bāşā) is the largest caravanserai (khān) in the Old City of Damascus,[1] covering an area of 2,500 square metres (27,000 sq ft). Situated along Al-Buzuriyah Souq, it was built and named after As'ad Pasha al-Azm, the governor of Damascus, in 1751–52.[2] Khan As'ad Pasha has been described as one of the finest khans of Damascus,[3] and the most "ambitious" work of architecture in the city.[4] Throughout the Ottoman era, it hosted caravans coming from Baghdad, Mosul, Aleppo, Beirut and elsewhere in the Middle East.[5]
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Khan Asaad Pasha is the largest of the old khans of Damascus, covering an area of ​​2,500 square meters (27,000 sq ft). It is located in the middle of the Al-Buzuriya market, one of the heritage markets in the old city. It was built by Governor Asaad Pasha Al-Azm in the year (1167 AH / 1753 AD). Four years after the construction of the Azem Palace, Khan Asaad Pasha has been described as one of the finest khans in Damascus, and the most "ambitious" architectural work in the city. It hosted convoys from Baghdad, Mosul, Aleppo, Beirut and other places in the Middle East, during the period of the Ottoman era. It is the private property of the governor of Damascus, Asaad Pasha al-Azm, and its ownership was later transferred to a number of merchants, and then the Syrian Antiquities Directorate recently acquired it and restored it to be used as a site and a tourist market for popular industries in which exhibitions are held. During our visit, we benefitted of the explanation provided by the talented Director of the site, Ms Ghada Souleiman, with high appreciation of her devotion...

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يقع الخان في مدينة دمشق القديمة، جنوب شرق الجامع الأموي، وسط سوق البزورية التجاري، وقد بني في عهد والي دمشق العثماني أسعد باشا العظم، وقد استمر بناؤه من عام 1751م وانتهى عام 1753م، ويعد من أعظم الخانات في الشرق، وقد استملكته في بداية الثمانينات المديرية العامة للآثار والمتاحف، والتي قامت بترميمه.

الموقع الجغرافي:

يقع الخان في مدينة دمشق القديمة، جنوب شرق الجامع الأموي في وسط سوق البزورية التجاري (المختص ببيع التوابل والبزورات)، ويحتل مكانه بين المدرسة التنكزية وحمام نور الدين الشهيد حيث كان نزلاء الخان ينزلون مباشرة إلى الحمام مستخدمين ممراً مفتوحاً في الجهة الشمالية. يطل من الجهة الجنوبية على سوق الورق الضيق ويحتوي في هذه الجهة على 16 دكان، أما الجدار الشرقي فيطل على زقاق ضيق يدعى نزل معاوية.

اللمحة التاريخية:

بني خان أسعد باشا في عهد والي دمشق العثماني أسعد باشا العظم الذي حكم مابين عامي (1156-1170هـ) (1743-1757م)، والذي أراد إنشاء خان يعد من أعظم الخانات في عصره وكان له ذلك، استمر بناؤه 14 شهر بدءاً من عام (1166هـ/1751م) وانتهاءً بعام (1167هـ/1753م).

وقع زلزال دمشق الشهير بتاريخ (1173هـ/1759م) أي بعد ستة أعوام من بناء الخان مما أدى إلى هدم القبتين الوسطيتين الشمالية والجنوبية.

الوصف المعماري:

تقدر مساحة الخان بـ 2500 م2، وهو ذو مسقط مربع الشكل تتراوح أبعاده مابين (50×51م) ويتألف من طابقين تتوزع غرفهما حول باحة مركزية. يتم الدخول إليه من قبل بوابة ضخمة تطل على سوق البزورية، وقد صممت هذه الواجهة بعناية فائقة وجعل فيها (15 دكان) وتعتبر من أهم وأجمل وأضخم واجهات المباني الأثرية في سورية، تبلغ أبعادها (10×12م) وتحتوي على نافذتين لغرفة (الخانجي) مدير الخان. يقع المدخل وسط الواجهة وعلى جانبيه ثلاثة أعمدة صغيرة القطر (سويريات) ترتكز على قاعدة، وهي منحوتة على شكل ضفائر حلزونية ملتفة وتتنهي بتاج مزخرفة، على جانبيهما كوتان داخل كل منهما سبيل ماء وتعلوهما نافذة دائرية محاطة بزخارف رائعة الجمال، تنتهي هذه الأعمدة بثلاثة أقواس حجرية متتالية.

أما المدخل فيتألف من ردهة خارجية عرضها 6م بعنق 2م ينتهي على جانبيه بمقعدين حجريين يسميان (مسكلتين) استعملا لاستراحة العابرين أو لمساعدة الحمالين في تنزيل البضائع.

يتم الدخول إلى الخان عبر هذه البوابة الرئيسية وذلك من خلال بوابة خشبية مصفحة بالحديد تتألف من درفتين في إحداهما باب صغير يدعى باب خوخة الذي كان يستعمل ليلاً ليتيح الدخول للأشخاص ويسهل حماية المقيمين في الخان، يعلو هذه البوابة ساكف حجري، وهو عبارة عن جزء من قوس دائرية تعلوه دائرة صغيرة يقال انه توضعت فيها ياقوتة فخمة مفقودة حالياً ثمنها يكفي لإعادة بناء الخان ثانية فيما لو تهدم. فوق هذه الدائرة تلتف خطوط زخرفية منحنية لتشكل نصف دائرة كتب فيها:

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One of the most amazing places in Damascus ! Khan As'ad Pasha is the largest caravanserai (khān) in the Old City of Damascus, covering an area of 2,500 square metres. Situated along Al-Buzuriyah Souq, it was built and named after As'ad Pasha al-Azm, the governor of Damascus, in 1751 Khan As'ad Pasha has been described as one of the finest khans of Damascus and the most "ambitious" work of architecture in the city. Throughout the Ottoman era, it hosted caravans coming from Baghdad, Mosul, Aleppo, Beirut, Istanbul and elsewhere in the Middle East. Rooms were allowed for renting by notable merchants of the time.

The entrance fees are less than 1$ and there are discounts for students, you can find a beautiful simple cafeteria, to order some drinks and traditional breakfast dishes.. The vibes are amazing at that place..you gonna...

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