9. Han Restoran

Hands of health master

there was once

Location The source of the name of the inn, nine of which is located at the 24th km of Konya-Akşehir highway, is unknown. According to the estimation of İ Hakkı Konyalı, he attributes the number nine to being considered happy by the Turks. In addition, Konyalı also reports a rumor stating that the water in front of the inn does not allow a man to pass for nine days, therefore this name is given. General Information In the inn, which was also used after the Anatolian Seljuks, some additions made during the Ottoman period were found during the drilling and excavations carried out in the 1990s. It is certain that some repairs have been made as additions were made. Especially at the beginning of the 18th century, the courtyard was overhauled and the collapsed vaults were repaired as black roofs. The first studies in the building, which was used until the Republic period, were carried out in 1990 under the presidency of Yılmaz Önge. In these studies; it was aimed to reveal the courtyard, restore it and arrange the environment. The courtyard was excavated and unearthed during the work that lasted until 1995. The restoration of the indoor space was also carried out by the General Directorate of Foundations. The inn is used as a restaurant today. Architectural Description - Plan (cross-section and Interior depiction) Kadin Hanı, which is in the group of inns with doors and courtyards seen around Konya, has a plan that develops in the east-west direction. The courtyard of the inn is slightly larger than the indoor space. The indoor space is divided into three aisles by two arches running in the east-west direction. It is a little wider than the two side aisles of the middle aisle. The cradle vaulted place; The loophole windows on the west, north and south facades are illuminated. It was understood that the courtyard space, which was unearthed after the studies started in 1990, consisted of semi-open spaces in the north and south and two rooms in the north and south of the courtyard entrance. In the courtyard, some traces of the Ottoman period were also found. Not much remains from the courtyard of the inn. However, the traces of the spaces in the courtyard can be followed easily. The indoor space was saved from disappearing after the restoration. The entrance to the closed space is provided through a very simple portal in the east. The only striking element in the interior is the spolia materials on which the vault arches are mounted. Apart from that, other elements including the interior bench were renewed. Architectural Definition - Three Dimensional Architectural Features (Facades and exterior representation) All facades of the building are quite plain and deaf. The traces of the restoration made can be easily followed thanks to the material used in the masonry. No ornamental elements can be found on the portal with overflowing rubble stone on the east facade. Architectural Definition - Material and Technique Rubble stone was used mainly in the building. Marble and cut stone materials were used as spolia on the door thresholds and in the plinths of the arches supporting the Vault in the interior. Architectural Definition - Ornamental Features There is no decoration element in the building. Dating Thanks to the existing inscription, it is known that the inn was built in 607/1210. Evaluation Dokuzun Han has a special place in Anatolian Seljuk architecture, especially in terms of announcing the name of the architect, thanks to the information it gives in its inscription rather than its plan. Although the restoration of the building has made it survive in a much better condition, this restoration has destroyed some of the details of the building.

We are waiting for the emergency with 4 eyes

Pity for the money spent. Money has been spent on a lot of restoration, but it's a wreck.