Agzikarahan Caravanserai The Ağzıkarahan Caravanserai, located in the village of Ağzıkarahan, approximately 20 kilometers from the center of Aksaray, stands out as a remarkable historical structure from the Seljuk period in Turkey. This caravanserai is regarded as one of the most elegantly decorated examples among non-royal-sponsored caravanserais. The foundation of the structure was laid in June 1231, during the rule of Sultan Ala ad-Din Kayqubad I, and the courtyard was added in February 1240, under the reign of his successor, Kaykhusraw II. The project was financed by Mes’ud, son of Abdullah. The architectural layout mirrors that of other significant caravanserais of the era, featuring both a spacious open-air courtyard and a covered interior section. The structure is accessed through a striking main portal, which opens into the central courtyard, surrounded by multiple rooms serving various purposes. At the center of the courtyard stands a small mosque, showcasing a remarkable example of a vaulted structure supported by four pillars, a common architectural feature in many caravanserais. Sadly, the original square stone chamber of the indoor mosque was destroyed by fire. Today, its interior is entirely composed of empty vaulted spaces, except for two vaulted corridors on each side that lead to vacant rooms. If you have any questions or would like more information about the Agzikarahan Caravanserai, feel free to reach out to us via email at [email protected] or simply send us a message on WhatsApp. We’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.