Friday, December 5, 2008

Denizli Inns and Caravanserais

Akhan Inn : It is 7 km from Denizli, and located on Denizli - Afyon highway. Caravanserai was built in between the 1253 - 1254. In one of the two inscription of the caravanserai, name and reputations of II. İzzettin Keykavus are described. Hanım portal (corona gate)is magnificient with its geometrical and pastel adornments. It has dense embellishment with Deer, sphinxes, and bird shaped figures, palm, and plants shaped motifs.

Çardakhan Caravanserai : It is located outside the Çardak county center. According to its inscription, it was built during I. Alaaddin Keykubad Period, in 1230. It is a caravanserai having the properties of Sultan Inns.

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