The
Seljuk Han of Anatolia
The
Seljuk Han of Anatolia
BASARAKAVAK HAN
A simple han which may have been originally built as a monastery.
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DISTRICT
42 KONYA
NAMES
Başaralı Han
LOCATION
The Başarakavak Han is located on the Konya-Afyon trade route, at the Tepeköy road junction. The site where the han stands consists of a swamp and reed beds.
DATE
13th
REIGN OF
INSCRIPTION
There is no inscription plaque,
so there are no precise historical details.
PATRON
BUILDING TYPE
Covered, no courtyard (C)
DESCRIPTION
The han
entrance faces west. Opposite the wide and large arched doorway, there are two
small windows. This structure is comprised of a covered section with rooms
separated by arches and was constructed entirely with vaulted ceilings.
The entrance gate is wide and quite large. The structure is surmounted by a vaulted dome constructed of masonry. he arches are supported by pillars built of stone masonry. There is no open courtyard to the front.
The architectural style is reminiscent of the icehouses found in the Konya region, although one researcher believes it may originally been built as a monastery, as there are traces of Byzantine era ruins in the area. The han is a remarkably sturdy edifice, crafted from cut stone with meticulous workmanship and featuring an interior of architectural merit.
DECORATION
There is no decoration.
DIMENSIONS
STATE OF CONSERVATION, CURRENT USE
It is completely intact. It is currently under private
ownership and is used as a livestock barn.
BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES
https://kulturenvanteri.com/yer/basarakavak-hani/
Gündoğdu, Mehmet. Konya’nin fi Tarihi 33.