Cakirsaz Han

The Seljuk Han of Anatolia

CAKIRSAZ HAN

This abandoned northern han was saved from destruction when it was restored by the Turkish General Directorate of Foundations in 2007.

Karpuz Anadolu Selçuklu Eserleri (2008) v.2, p. 151.

DISTRICT
43 KUTAHYA

LOCATION

39.076302, 30.196253

The Çakirsaz Han is located in the village of the same name in the Altintaş district. It is about 45km from Kütahya. It is a link on the chain of hans located on the Küyahya-Afyon trade route (KütahyaàYeniceàÇakirsazàEğretàAfyon), all spaced approximately 20-25km apart.

NAMES

Anitkaya Han

DATE
late 13th century

BUILDING TYPE

Covered section with an open courtyard (COC) (courtyard no longer exists)

DESCRIPTION

This is a small and simple han, with no decoration or inscription plaque. The han has 3 naves. The courtyard no longer exists.

STATE OF CONSERVATION, CURRENT USE
The han was in an abandoned state and was saved from destruction when it was restored by the Turkish General Directorate of Foundations in 2007. There are other Seljuk buildings in the neighboring villages of the Altintaş district.

BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES

Karpuz, Haşim. & Kuş, A. & Dıvarcı, I. & Şimşek, F. Anadolu Selçuklu Eserleri, 2008, v.2, p. 151.