The Seljuk Han of Anatolia
DOKUZUN HAN
 |
 Main portal with inscription plaque (kitabesi) |
 Cells in covered section |
 remains of a Seljuk bridge nearby |
DISTRICT
(IL)
42 KONYA
LOCATION
This han is located on the Akşehir-Konya Road,
18 miles north from Konya, on the left, in the
town of Dokuzun.
[map]
OTHER NAMES
Dokuş-Derbent Han
DATE
1210 (dated by the inscription)
REIGN
OF
Giyaseddin Keyhüsrev I
PATRON
Built as a charitable foundation supported by the Emir-ı İğdişan Hacı
ben Ebu Bekr, a private patron.
An inscription plaque of 5 lines in 3 pieces of stone over the hall door states
that it was “Built in 1210 during the reign of Giyaseddin Keyhürev I on the
orders of Haci Ibrahim” and goes on to give the name of the architect, Haci
Osman ibn Abderahman.
BUILDING TYPE
Covered with open courtyard (COC)
Covered hall and courtyard of the same width
Covered section with a central aisle and 2 side aisles
5 bays of vaults
DESCRIPTION
The han faces north. The han lies parallel to the road, set among stunning
countryside, with the door facing Konya.
The courtyard section in front has almost completely disappeared.
This han is interesting because of its inscription, that gives names of both the
patron and architect.
DECORATION
This han is totally void of decoration. It almost has an industrial feel to it.
DIMENSIONS
Total area: 700m2
Area of hall: 290m2
Area of courtyard: 315m2
FIELD NOTES
The han is located next to what appears to be a Seljuk Bridge.
STATE OF CONSERVATION, CURRENT USAGE
The han has been restored and repaired and is now in use as a storehouse.
BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES
Bektaş, p. 84-85
Erdmann, p. 36-19, no. 4
Hillenbrand, fig. 6.63, p. 553
Rice, p. 206
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