Karatay Han, Seljuk caravanserai in Kayseri Province, Turkey
The Karatay Han features a central courtyard surrounded by stone walls containing guest rooms and storage areas for traveling merchants and their goods.
Built in the 1240s during the reign of Alaeddin Keykubad and Giyaseddin Keyhüsrev II, this structure served as a crucial stop along the trade route between Kayseri and Malatya.
The entrance portal displays intricate stone carvings with geometric patterns and animal motifs, including a rare elephant sculpture representing Seljuk artistic expression.
Located 50 kilometers east of Kayseri on the Pinarbasi-Malatya Highway, the caravanserai remains accessible for visitors interested in medieval architecture.
Unlike other Anatolian caravanserais, the Karatay Han contains a tomb chamber, while historical documents detail its daily operations and financial management systems.
Location: Kayseri Province
Architectural style: Seljuk architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.64400,35.93520
Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:08
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