Agizkara Han Caravansaray 13th-14th cent - History of Islamic Architecture (sitios de interés)

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This marker is part of an extended History of Islamic Architecture

Agizkara Han near Aksaray, Cappadocia
Caravansaray
13th-14th cent
Seldjuk


The religious compounds of Islam alaways contained buildings which seved social purposes: besides medrese, Islamic schools, there was usually a "hospital" primarily to care for the mentally ill - who spoke in tongues! - soup kitchens for the poor, and a caravanseray to accomodate travelers and their camels. The income form which helped support the külliye foundations. - Before the 14th cent Byzantine Orhodoxy had similar institutions in a few places.
The Seldjuks built a number of such Hane along the caravan routes in Turkey. One near Akseray is shown below..






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Mapa del lugar de interés Agizkara Han Caravansaray 13th-14th cent

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