A review on the general architectural and artistic features of Afyonkarahisar caravansaries

Caravansaries are historic structures built on caravan routes in order to spend the night. The general purpose of this research is to determine the general architectural and ornamental characteristics of the caravansaries in Afyonkarahisar. In line with this purpose, the pictures of caravansaries in Afyonkarahisar were taken and the general caravansaries architectural and ornamental features were recorded by investigating on site. Some information about caravansaries was obtained by contacting with relevant institutions. As a result of the research, it has been seen that some of the caravansaries have reached the present day, while some have not. The construction dates of the caravansaries that have reached today belong to different periods. These caravansaries were built during the Anatolian Seljuk, Principalities and Ottoman periods. In the study, general information about the caravansaries that did not reach today has been provided and information of the caravansaries that have reached today were emphasized in terms of the building materials, architectural features, ornamental features, the period in which they were built and the town.