Al-Harir Caravansarai (Damascus)

al-Harir Caravansarai (Arabic: خان الحرير; The Silk Khan) is a large Caravanserai in the Old City of Damascus.[1]

al-Harir Caravansarai
خان الحرير
Alternative namesSilk Khan
General information
TypeCaravanserai
Architectural styleOttoman
LocationDamascus, Syria
Construction started1573
Completed1574
ClientDarwish Pasha
Technical details
Floor count2
Floor area2,500 square metres (27,000 sq ft)

See also

References

  1. Burns, 2005, p.234

Bibliography

  • Burns, Ross (2005). Damascus: A History. Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-27105-9.

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