Sultanhanı Caravanserai — Attraction in Aksaray

I love to travel and have always been attracted by the local cultures and histories. During a recent trip to Turkey, I had the good fortune to come across the charming Sultanhan Kervansaray, a caravanserai that has been preserved and is situated in the Aksaray Province. I felt obligated to share my experience in this thorough assessment with other tourists and history buffs.

When I first arrived at Sultanhan Kervansaray, the splendour of the building grabbed me. This caravanserai was constructed in the 13th century under the rule of the Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I and served as a significant resting and trade location along the Silk Road. The exquisitely carved entrance portal, which is embellished with delicate geometric and floral motifs, is proof of the Seljuk craftsmen's superior skill.

When I entered the courtyard, I was taken back in time to a time when tired travellers and traders sought sanctuary behind the caravanserai's sturdy walls. Arcades that originally used as stables, storage spaces and sleeping quarters border the large courtyard. The peaceful ambiance is enhanced by a modest mosque that is perched on a platform in the middle of the courtyard.

Exploring the huge covered hall, or iwan, where travellers met to network and conduct business, was one of the pleasures of my trip. The hall has a number of enormous columns and arches that give the room a breath-taking sense of expanse. Further complementing the experience is the hall's almost supernatural feel created by the interaction of light and shadow.

The site was in good shape the entire time I was there, the product of careful restoration efforts. Around the caravanserai, educational plaques offer helpful historical context that enhances visitors' understanding of the value of this old structure.

Sultanhan Kervansaray, in addition to its historical appeal, provides contemporary conveniences including a small museum, a nice café, and clean facilities. My questions were gladly answered, and the helpful staff was pleased to share intriguing anecdotes about the history of the caravanserai.

To sum up, Sultanhan Kervansaray is a must-visit location for everyone interested in learning more about Turkey's extensive history and soaking up the atmosphere of the old Silk Road. An extraordinary experience may be had at this caravanserai thanks to its outstanding architecture, well-preserved ruins, and historical ambience. I wholeheartedly advise making time to thoroughly explore this hidden gem, take in its ambience, and make...

The people are the treasure anywhere we go in the world.

This was most definitely the case when I showed up to this beautiful ancient center of civilization when I met my new friend @sezgnn_ & his little sister. They were just out for a stroll and happened to say hi. He is studying in Cyprus to be an architect and designer and actually played a big role in the preservation and rebuilding of this 800-year-old hub of civilization of the ancient Silk Road. His little sister is a real cutie pie and loves to play hide and seek. At first she was very shy but after a few minutes warmed up with her big ear-to-ear smile. She's a ball of energy and I love her to pieces 💜💝💞💕💓💗

Back in the day people would come here to trade spices, cattle, and other goods from all over the world. They were welcome to stay here for 3 days absolutely free of charge. There is a mosque in the middle and a huge stable in the back for livestock that is incredibly cold even though the temperatures outside here are insanely hot. This happens from the super thick stone the stable is made out of but also the way the pillars were designed trapped the cold air and force the hot air out. Inside the corners of the pillars are ancient holes that were used to tie livestock for the night before trading.

Located an hour east of Konya Sultan Hani Caravanserai is the biggest masterpieces of the Seljuk Period without a doubt! This glorious structure was built by a grand architect Muhammad Bin Havlan El-Dimiski by the order of Anatolia Seljuk Sultan Aladdin Keykubat in between the years 1227 and 1229 🤩

One of the largest caravanserais in the world, Sultan Hani Caravanserai was made during the Seljuk Time in order to be used as an accommodation for the traveling people, especially merchants. What is really impressive to me was this place has been used as a defence for the silk road trade routes... This was the first insurance system in recorded history up to this time 🎉💰⚔️👮

Today you can see the ancient touches with a bit of modern restoration. Honestly walking through here feels like something out of "The Mummy" movies 😂🤣😂...

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SULTAN HANI CARAVANSERAI Located on Konya and Aksaray Road, famous Sultan Hani Caravanserai (Kervansaray in Turkish) is the biggest masterpieces in Seljuk Period. This glorious structure was built by grand architect Muhammad bin Havlan el-Dimiski by the order of Anatolia Seljuk Sultan Aladdin Keykubat I between 1228 and 1229.

HISTORY One of the largest caravanserais in the worldwide, Sultan Hani Caravanserai was made in Seljuk Time in order to be used as an accommodation for the people, especially merchants and as a defence for trade ways which was the first insurance system those times.

Moreover, within those times it was renovated many times but it perfectly succeeds to arrive at in our day. Today it provides the visitors to entry ancient world with its fantastic and oriental architectural style like the movie of ‘’Mummy‘s’’ mystic world.

ARCHITECTURE It’s enchanting, marvellous and splendid architectural tissue grabs the visitors. This rectangular planned structure covers the field of 4.800 m2 hence; it looks like a castle. This great building consists of two separate blocks; one block includes a marble door furnished with fascinating geometrical figures, a huge courtyard surrounded by an arcade of rooms, a mosque symbolising the Seljuk art style and the special rooms for the passengers.

The other block contains stables, storages, treasury, repair shops, bakery, two amazing Turkish Bathes and food storehouse. This section is narrower than the other and covered by vaults. Except for those features, this incredible construction bewitches the people its illuminating system by the way of windows which creates a mystic and...