Hasan Paşa Hanı ( Hasan Pasha Han )

Hasan Pasha Han, one of the historical and significant structures of Diyarbakır.
- The Han was built between 1572 and 1575 by Hasan Pasha, the son of Sokollu Mehmet Pasha, in Diyarbakır, which was captured by the Ottoman Empire.
According to two inscriptions, it was built by Hasan Pasha, the third governor of Diyarbakır.

Through the Eyes of Travelers:
- The Han has been noted with great importance by travelers visiting Diyarbakır throughout history.
- Leh Simeon, when he visited in 1612, described the Han as a magnificent stone building with two underground stables that could accommodate 500 horses, a beautiful pool surrounded by colorful iron railings, and numerous stone rooms on three floors.
- Later travelers emphasized the great importance of the Han, stating it was one of the most important in Diyarbakır.

19th Century and Beyond:
- In the first half of the 19th century, Hasan Pasha Han was seen as one of the most important Hans in Diyarbakır.
- According to documents, in 1792, the properties were seized over an unpaid debt by a governor's steward.
- In a fire in 1833, the belongings of a French priest were stored here.

Restoration:
- The Han was restored using a mortar called Horasan Harcı, carefully prepared from various materials brought from Muğla.
- During the restoration process, the original texture and solidity of the structure were preserved.
- Some parts underwent only a smoothing process called "silme."

Current State:
- Hasan Pasha Han is currently used as a venue for various businesses.
- Inside the Han, there are shops selling various products from filigree ornaments to antiques, as well as restaurants, cafes, and a bookstore.
- The Han holds an important place among Diyarbakır's historical and touristic structures.

- The kufic-scripted door on the west facade of the Han resembles an inward-facing eyvan that does not protrude outward.
- In the middle of the courtyard, there is a six-columned, unadorned fountain.
- The rooms around the courtyard are opened with pointed arches.
- Stone consoles that protrude towards the courtyard are remarkable on the second floor of the Han.
- While the columns sit on top of each other in the arcades of the two floors, stone consoles protruding towards the courtyard are found on the second floor.






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