Historic & Archaeological Sites · ALANYAAlara Han
Seljuk caravanserai · Historic stone architecture · Vaulted galleries
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Official information ↗Alara Han
Explore Alara Han’s Seljuk architecture in Çakallar beside the Alara River. Confirm interior access and current visiting conditions before travelling.
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Alara Han
About this place
Alara Han is a Seljuk caravanserai beside the Alara River in Çakallar. Its entrance inscription dates construction under Alaaddin Keykubad I to 1231–1232. The rectangular plan, thick stone walls and vaulted galleries reflect its role in accommodation and travel. Architectural details include the entrance courtyard, fountain iwan and lion-headed stone consoles. For visitors exploring historic routes around Alanya, it offers a different perspective on Seljuk heritage from the monuments along the coast.
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Check the official source for current visiting hours, access conditions and any fees. A free directory listing does not mean free admission. The cover is an archival photograph from 2008; the surroundings may have changed. Photo: Hans Weingartz / Wikimedia Commons. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tuerk40.jpg License: CC BY-SA 2.0 DE (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/de/). Resized and compressed for web display; this version is shared under the same license.