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Sultan Han (Aksaray)
This is
located in the town of the same name, 40km from Aksaray
on th e Aksaray to Konya road. It is one of the most
magnificent Seljuk Caravanserais, and was built in 1228
upon the orders of Sultan Aladdin Keykubad.
The
rectangular courtyard, with a mosque in the centre, is
entered by way of a splendid portal. Porticos line the
right side of the courtyard, while rooms and storage
areas are found on the left. A second portal on the left
of the courtyard leads to the stables. In this section
32 piers in groups of 8, and in four rows, support the
vaults.
The only light
source here is an oculus the dome, which resembles a
cone on the outside.
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