Khan Jaqmaq

Khan Jaqmaq
خَان جَقْمَق
Khan Jaqmaq in 2008
General information
TypeCaravanserai
Architectural styleMamluk
LocationDamascus, Syria
AddressStreet called Straight
Construction started1419
Completed1420
ClientSayf ad-Din Jaqmaq
Technical details
Floor count2

Khan Jaqmaq (Arabic: خَان جَقْمَق, romanized: Ḵān Jaqmaq) is one of the few remaining khans in the Old City of Damascus, it was built by the Mamluk emir, Sayf ad-Din Jaqmaq who was governor of Damascus in 1418–20. It was rebuilt to a great extent in 1601.[1]

  • Khan Jaqmaq, characterized by its arcaded domes
    Khan Jaqmaq, characterized by its arcaded domes
  • Khan Jaqmaq featuring a traditional market
    Khan Jaqmaq featuring a traditional market

See also

References

  1. ^ Jaqmaq Khan Archnet Digital Library.


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