Sultanhani caravansary

The Sultanhanı Caravansary is a significant example of Seljuk architecture located near Kayseri, Turkey. Caravansaries were public buildings in the Middle East and Central Asia designed to shelter traveling merchants and their goods. These structures typically featured a quadrangular layout with massive walls, a single secure entrance, and an interior courtyard surrounded by arcades. The ground floor was used for stabling animals and storing merchandise, while the upper floor provided lodging rooms for travelers. The Sultanhanı is noted as one of the finest caravansaries in the Middle East, showcasing the importance of commercial architecture during the Seljuk period.123