Khan Sulayman Pasha

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Khan Sulayman Pasha, Ottoman caravanserai in Damascus, Syria.

The two-story Khan Sulayman Pasha features alternating black and white stone layers, rectangular courtyard, and fourteen guest chambers throughout the structure.

Built in 1736 at the request of Sulayman Pasha al-Azm, this caravanserai provided shelter and storage for merchants traveling along Middle Eastern trade routes.

The architectural elements of Khan Sulayman Pasha demonstrate the refined craftsmanship of Ottoman builders through intricate stonework and traditional spatial arrangements.

Located in Midhat Pasha Souq, the caravanserai contains multiple facilities including stables, storage areas, and water facilities for travelers crossing Damascus.

The building incorporates traces of two removed domes above its rectangular courtyard, revealing modifications to its original Ottoman architectural design.

Location: Damascus

Inception: 1736

Architectural style: Ottoman architecture

Floors above the ground: 2

GPS coordinates: 33.50840,36.30569

Latest update: March 21, 2025 12:44

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