Khan al-Burghal

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Creator(s)

Islamic, Syrian

Time period

creation date: southern portion, ca. 14th-15th centuries, alteration date: converted into a residence, 1472, creation date: northern portion, 16th century

Location

Site: Aleppo (Halab, Syria)

Cultural context

Islamic

Syrian

Description

Khan al-Burghul is located near khan al-Nahhasin. The southern fragment of the khan dates back to the Mamluk period. It was renovated into a residence by Ala' Eddin Ibn Shihab Eddin Ibn Shibani in 1472. The northern part was built in the 16th century and became the British Consulate in the early 20th century. The khan was also used as the Poche family residence.

Source:

Rihawi, Abdul Qader. 1979. Arabic Islamic Architecture in Syria. Damascus: Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. 233.

exterior, view from north towards Souk al-Burghul, 1991

Work type

Marketplace

Khan

Medium

stone

granite

Keywords

Hotels (Public accommodations)

Houses

Marketplaces

Lodging-houses