Taşhan caravanserai

Taşhan caravanserai is in Hekimhan, Malatya of Turkey. The building was built in 1218 by İzzettin Keykavus I who was the sultan of Anatolian Seljuk Turks. The architect of the caravanserai is Selim El-Malati of Ebu'l Hasan. In 17th century, second part of the building with a large courtyard was added by Köprülü Mehmet Paşa grandvizor of Ottoman Empire. This great building was restored several times during centuries. It was used as a guesthouse in which the free food and stay provided to travelers for three days. This tradition lasted for centuries during Seljuk and Ottoman Turkish periods. This great structure was restored in 2007 by government once again. Nowadays it is empty and waiting for visitors.