History and archaeology / Han and caravanserai
Silahtar Mustafa Paşa Caravanserai
Battalgazi, Malatya
A large Ottoman caravanserai with a courtyard and a covered section at the Alacakapı entrance to Old Malatya, built in 1637 by Mustafa Paşa, sword-bearer of Murad IV.
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Its story
According to its two inscriptions, the caravanserai was built in 1637 by Bosnian Mustafa Paşa, sword-bearer (silahtar) of Sultan Murad IV; the name of Ebubekir, son of Mehmed, chief architect of Aleppo, is mentioned in its construction. The rectangular plan of about 68×76 meters consists of an open arcaded courtyard and a covered winter section. Built on the trade routes heading east and south, toward Diyarbakır and Iraq, the building was used both for caravans and for military needs. In the restoration of 2007-2010, the shops in front of it were removed and the masjid, porticoes, pool and walls were repaired. In the earthquakes of 6 February 2023, cracks and partial collapses occurred in the outer porticoes and winter sections; the building was closed to visitors for the duration of the repairs.
Key facts
- Period
- Ottoman, 1637
- Admission
- Closed for repairs
- Getting there
- Battalgazi Alacakapı neighborhood, within walking distance of the Ulu Mosque
- Visit duration
- 30 minutes
Trip purpose
- Photography
Location
38.42441, 38.36475
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.malatya.gov.tr/silahtar-mustafa-pasa-kervansarayi | https://islamansiklopedisi.org.tr/malatya | https://www.goturkiye.com/malatya/see | https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/10075548