The Seljuk Han of Anatolia

Architects

The name of the architect is given only in 2 cases, and in relatively insignificant monuments:

• Dokuzun Derbent: Osman, father of Adb-er Rahman

• Durak:  Gavharba; ibn Abdullah

As concerns the Zazadin Han, it is possible that Sadeddin Köpek, known as an architect, may have directed the work at the han he ordered.

 

 

We can also infer the names of two other architects from inscription plaques:

• Çay:  Uğhulbek ibn Mohammat

• Ilgin:  Kuluyan al-Qunawi (whose name is also mentioned at the Gök Medrese in Sivas).  This han has now disappeared.
   

 

 

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