Suluhan
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Suluhan is a historical caravanserai (han) in Ankara, Turkey. It is also called the Hasanpaşa Han.
Suluhan is at 39°56′23″N 32°51′30″E / 39.93972°N 32.85833°E in the urban fabric of Ankara. It is about 400 metres (1,300 ft) southeast of Ulus Square and situated in Hacıdoğan, a busy neighbourhood known for its small shops and grocery stores.[1]
History
Ottoman buildings usually have a vakfiye (inscription) of endowment. According to the vakfiye of Suluhan, the building was commissioned by Hasan Pasha, a regional beylerbey, and was constructed between 1508 and 1511.[2] According to other sources, it was commissioned by Mehmet Emin Bey, a Şeyhülislam, in 1685. The later date may be the reconstruction date. In 1929, the han was largely damaged as a result of fire. The remaining sections were used as a greengrocery marketplace.[3] However, in 1984, a reconstruction was carried out by the General Directorate of Foundations and the han now is mainly used for tourism and leisure, with cafés and souvenir shops.[4]
