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Alara Han: Historical Caravanserai in Alanya

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History and Location: Built by Seljuk Sultan Alaaddin Keykubad I in 1231 on 2000 square meters
Located along Alara river, serving as last accommodation on trade route
Located in Okurcalar Town, Çakallar Village, 30 km west of Alanya
Architecture and Features: Contains fountain, mosque, and bath inside caravanserai
Features unique decoration with 79 lion-headed sculptures
Includes distinctive guardhouse and long corridor with chambers
Restored between 1998-2000 with 49-year use right
Castle Structure: Byzantine castle built on conical rock over Alara River
Accessible via 180-step tunneled stairway
Contains palace, garrison facilities, mosque, and bath
Offers impressive view of surrounding walls
Current Status: Free entrance to both Han and Castle
No tours available, but nearby restaurants offer fishing trips
Currently serves as museum hosting events
Accessible only by car from Alanya center