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Diyarbakır Sülüklü Han
Current Use | It serves as a public tourist site and café. | ||||||||
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Historical Significance | It was used as the headquarters of cavalry units during the War of Independence. | ||||||||
Restoration | It was restored in 2010 and opened to the public. | ||||||||
Patron | Hanilioğlu Mahmud Çelebi and Atike Hatun | ||||||||
Year of Construction | 1683 | ||||||||
Location | Diyarbakır Türkiye | ||||||||
Sülüklü Han, built in 1683 by Hanilioğlu Mahmut Çelebi and his sister Atike, is a historic caravanserai. Following restoration work completed in 2010, the caravanserai was opened to the public and is now among the popular destinations known as Hasan Paşa Hanı.
One of the building’s notable features is the ancient well within its premises. According to historical records, physicians used to extract leeches from this well for therapeutic purposes. The collection of leeches here is the primary reason the caravanserai came to be known as Sülüklü Han.
Structurally, the upper floors were arranged as resting rooms, while the storage areas on the ground floor were used as accommodation for animals. During the War of Independence, Sülüklü Han played a role as a headquarters for allied units. Today, Sülüklü Han continues to welcome visitors with its historical character, serving as an open tourist site and cultural venue.
Sülüklü Han (Diyarbakır Governorship)
Diyarbakır Kültür Turizm. "Sülüklü Han." Diyarbakır Kültür Turizm Web Sitesi. Accessed April 1, 2025. https://diyarbakirkulturturizm.org/Yapit/Details/HANLAR/19/Suluklu-Han/189
Diyarbakır Tanıtım Portalı. "Diyarbakır Sülüklü Han." Diyarbakır Tanıtım Portalı Web Sitesi. Accessed April 1, 2025. https://diyarbakir.org.tr/mekan/diyarbakir-suluklu-han/
T.C.Diyarbakır Valiliği. "Sülüklü Han." T.C. Diyarbakır Governorship Website. Accessed April 1, 2025. http://www.diyarbakir.gov.tr/suluklu-han
Diyarbakır Sülüklü Han
Current Use | It serves as a public tourist site and café. | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Historical Significance | It was used as the headquarters of cavalry units during the War of Independence. | ||||||||
Restoration | It was restored in 2010 and opened to the public. | ||||||||
Patron | Hanilioğlu Mahmud Çelebi and Atike Hatun | ||||||||
Year of Construction | 1683 | ||||||||
Location | Diyarbakır Türkiye | ||||||||