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Kesik Ko pru Han

Basic Details

Place name(s)
Kesik Kpr Han, Kirehir

Location

38 57.765', 34 11.822'

This han is located on the Kirehir-Kayseri Road, 18 km south of Kirehir on the right bank of the
Kzlirmak River.
(http://www.turkishhan.org/kesikkopru.htm)

Reign of
Giyaseddin Keyhsrev III

Date Constructed
1268 (dated by the inscription plaque over the entry door)
(http://www.turkishhan.org/kesikkopru.htm)

Patron: Vizier Nureddin Cebrail Bin Caca, who was vizier and governor of Kirehir during the reign of
Giyaseddin Keyhsrev III (1266-1283). He was made governor of the city in 1261, and held the post
as late as 1271. He is responsible for numerous other foundations in Kirehir, Kayseri, and other
cities.
(http://www.turkishhan.org/kesikkopru.htm)

Date Used/Dates mentioned

Date of disuse

Routes

Caravans associated with
The orientation of this han is unusual, with the covered section to the side of the portal and not
directly in its axis, as is the general rule (other hans with this orientation are the Azikara, Zazadin
and Duraan hans).
(http://www.turkishhan.org/kesikkopru.htm)

Previous archaeological approaches
Who has talked about it
Primary sources

Secondary sources

Identifying the caravanserai
How have the material remains or the site been identified as a caravanserai?

Place names
The "han of the broken bridge"
(http://www.turkishhan.org/kesikkopru.htm)

Architectural typology

Resemblance to other institutions

Dating the caravanserai


Function of the caravanserai
In what ways have functions of the site been identified?

Security

Commerce

Ownership

Other



Context
Date and geopolitics
Major events in the region

History of the site

Actors in the region

Government involvement

Other

The landscape
Zones of interest in the region
Routes and route facilties

Geographical setting
Places in landscape

Populated places nearby

Entry points in the landscape

Man-made features
http://anadoluselcuklumimarisi.com/fisdetay.asp?id=624

It lies next to a stunning Seljuk bridge spanning the river. This bridge, one of the longest Seljuk
bridges in Turkey, has 13 arches, and still possesses its original ornate inscription plaque.
(http://www.turkishhan.org/kesikkopru.htm)

Landscape features
The setting of this han, in a quiet village next to the impressive Seljuk bridge over the rapidly flowing
waters of the Kizil Irmak, is quite dramatic.
(http://www.turkishhan.org/kesikkopru.htm)




Space
Organisation of space
Inside

Vaults in Closed Section:
6
S-N

Outside

Presence of courtyard:
Closed section and hall


Closed and open space
Covered with open courtyard (COC)
Covered section is smaller than the courtyard
3 parallel aisles running perpendicular to the back wall
6 bays of vaults
(http://www.turkishhan.org/kesikkopru.htm)

Organisation of Plan:
Spaces arranged in rings radiating concentrically

Shelter:
Khans with shelter and services

Entry:
Single

Incorporation of natural features

Size
Total area: 1000m2
Area of Hall: 310m2
Area of courtyard: 510m2
(http://www.turkishhan.org/kesikkopru.htm)
Facilities of the caravanserai
Accommodation

Animal handling

Food preparation and consumption

Health and hygiene

Religion
There is a mosque to the left side of the portal in the entry passageway.
(http://www.turkishhan.org/kesikkopru.htm)

There is a powerful decoration of key motifs over the arch of the portal door. Other decorative
elements include snakes, bulls, braids and lions. The mihrab in the mosque is elaborately decorated
with carved stones.
(http://www.turkishhan.org/kesikkopru.htm)

Security

Water supply




Place
Significance of place
Territorial relationships

Social memory and history

Routes and movement

Emotional and sensual perception

Nomadism

Caravan siting
Movement

Protection

Connection with route networks

Visibility and perception

Water Supply

Proximity to major commercial hubs



Images

Kesik Kopru Han, in Hillenbrand (2000, 552, fig 6.46)

Kesik Kopru Han, in Hillenbrand (2000, 347, fig 6.47)

http://www.turkishhan.org/kesikkopru.htm
References
http://anadoluselcuklumimarisi.com/fisdetay.asp?id=623
http://www.turkishhan.org/kesikkopru.htm

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