Taşhan, Mut

Taşhan is a historical caravanserai located in the Mut district of Mersin Province, Turkey, situated to the south of Mut Castle. It was constructed between 1723 and 1725 by an Ottoman mutasarrıf (governor) named Hacı Sunullah Pasha. The building is a rectangular-plan caravanserai, a type of roadside inn that historically served caravans and travelers along trade routes. After the era of caravans ended, the caravanserai was repurposed as a local bazaar. For approximately the last 30 years prior to 2020, however, it was out of commission and not in active use. In 2020, Mersin Metropolitan Municipality and the Arslan family, the owner of the building, decided to reopen the bazaar as a Producer Women's Market. The opening ceremony took place on 26 September 2020, attended by Mersin metropolitan mayor Vahap Seçer, Mut mayor Volkan Şeker, and the owner of the building. The honoured guest at the ceremony was folk musician Musa Eroğlu. The site is a heritage structure that has been adapted for contemporary community and commercial use, functioning as a market space for local producers. It remains a landmark in Mut, reflecting the region's Ottoman architectural heritage and its ongoing reuse for social and economic purposes.

Taşhan is a historical caravanserai in the Mut district of Mersin Province, Turkey, located to the south of Mut Castle. It was constructed between 1723 and 1725 by an Ottoman mutasarrıf (governor) named Hacı Sunullah Pasha. The building is a rectangular-plan caravanserai, a type of roadside inn that historically accommodated caravans and travelers. After the period of caravans came to an end, the caravanserai was used as a local bazaar. However, for approximately the last 30 years before 2020, it was out of commission and not in active use. In 2020, Mersin Metropolitan Municipality and the Arslan family, the owner of the building, decided to open the bazaar as a Producer Women's Market. The opening ceremony was held on 26 September 2020. Mersin metropolitan mayor Vahap Seçer, Mut mayor Volkan Şeker, and the owner of the building were present at the ceremony. The honoured guest was folk musician Musa Eroğlu.

• 2020

  Mersin Metropolitan Municipality and the Arslan family decide to reopen the bazaar as a Producer Women's Market.

• 2020

  Opening ceremony of the Producer Women's Market is held on 26 September 2020.

• 1725

  Construction of Taşhan caravanserai is completed.

• 1723

  Construction of Taşhan caravanserai begins under Ottoman mutasarrıf Hacı Sunullah Pasha.

1. 1Taşhan, Mutwikidata.org
2. 2Taşhan, Muten.wikipedia.org