Khan Rustam Pasha

Khan Rustam Pasha

Overview:

• "Khans" are spread all over the Levant as one of the most prominent urban landmarks dating back to the Ottoman era, which in the past was designated as a station for the accommodation of travelers, merchants and pilgrims and for their horses and their goods. From these khans stands the Khan of "Rustam Pasha" in the city of Hama.

• It is located on the eastern side of Al-Mourabit Street.

Historic overview:

• This building dates back to the Ottoman era, and it was at the beginning a "Takyeh", and the Takyeh had a basic function at that time, as it was a school in which the sciences of the Qur'an and the Arabic language were taught and a place for performing rituals and the duties of worship. The waterwheel of "Al-Jisryeh" - adjacent to the Takyeh - was a waqf for this Takyeh and after that it was converted into an inn for the rest of travelers and pilgrims.

• This khan was built by the Grand Vizier, Prime Minister "Rustam Pasha" during the reign of the Ottoman Sultan "Selim I" in the year 970 AH.

• After "Syria" gained independence in 1946, "Khan" became a school for orphans, and it was opened as a market for crafts and handicrafts on 10/12/2009, and there are currently 31 craft shops inside the Khan.

Architectural Description:

• The area of the khan is approximately 4556 square meters, and it was fed by water from the "Al Mammouriya" waterwheel located to the north of it.

• The khan is characterized by its wide entrance and its own style of construction. It has a large gate with a small niche called "Al-Khokha". It is a small door dedicated to the entry of passengers. The large gate opens to a wide gate overlooking on both sides by several rooms for the doorman, guards and waiting. Around the courtyard there are several small rooms for travelers.

Resources:

esyria.sy website

archiqoo website

feda.alwehda website

zanubya website

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