Khan al-Harir (Damascus)
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| Khan al-Harir | |
|---|---|
| خان الحرير | |
| Alternative names | Silk Khan |
| General information | |
| Type | Caravanserai |
| Architectural style | Ottoman |
| Location | Damascus, Syria |
| Construction started | 1573 |
| Completed | 1574 |
| Client | Darwish Pasha |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 2 |
| Floor area | 2,500 square metres (27,000 sq ft) |
Khan al-Harir (Arabic: خان الحرير; The Silk Khan) is a large khan in the Old City of Damascus. [1]
See also
References
- ↑ Burns, 2005, p.234
Bibliography
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