14.07.2025
Caravanserai
Caravanserais are referred to as han and ribât in inscriptions and sources. Today, han has become a word used for structures built for accommodation and trade in the city. Hans were places where the production of goods and trade were carried out together and they were named after the goods produced here. Caravans used to temporarily stay here, market the goods they brought with them and carry out money transactions. Starting from China and ending in the Mediterranean ports, the Silk Road has been an important trade route for centuries. This road was not only a trade route, but also a route for the spread of various cultures and religions.
