Journal Name:
- Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi Mimarlık Fakültesi Dergisi
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Abstract (2. Language):
Anatolian Seljuk Period caravanserais include a group with concentric plan.
Mirçinge Han is the last added one to this group which includes six examples at
the present stage of research. Mirçinge Han is on a secondary route connecting
Divriği yo Malatya, 25 km. to the southeast of Divriği, the seat of a branch of
Mangucheks. The caravanserai has only a shelter, planned in two concentric
rings, the platform for the passengers and the goods in the inner ring and the
stables at the outer ring. The Han is not dated but its name is mentioned in the
foundation deed of the Great Mosque of Divriği, which was enacted in 1243 AD.
It is most probably constructed around and before 1230 AD. It is the simplest
and the smallest among the other concentrically planned Hans which have
different sizes and number of rings. Their most common characteristic is the
physical separation between the animals and the travellers (with low walls,
complete partition walls, rooms, eyvans) as well as a very apparent desire to
provide more privacy for the travellers in comparison with the other
caravanserais of the Anatolian Seljuk Period.
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