Destination
Demirkapı Han
Demirkapı Han is in Çakmakkaya Village, connected to the Alacakaya district of Elazığ. Demirkapı Han, the only historical monument in the area, is located on an area of 2 dönüm of land. Demirkapı Han was commissioned by IV. Murat in 1638 during the Baghdad campaign. It was built for the accommodation of caravans coming via Baghdad, passing through Çakmakkaya Village and reaching the Black Sea through Gülek Boğazı.
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Highlights
- History
Good for
- Cultural routes
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Demirkapı Han sits within Alacakaya, Elazığ. The toroti catalogue holds 33 described stops across Elazığ, 1 of them in Alacakaya.
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Frequently asked
- What is Demirkapı Han?
- Demirkapı Han is in Çakmakkaya Village, connected to the Alacakaya district of Elazığ. Demirkapı Han, the only historical monument in the area, is located on an area of 2 dönüm of land. Demirkapı Han was commissioned by IV. Murat in 1638 during the Baghdad campaign. It was built for the accommodation of caravans coming via Baghdad, passing through Çakmakkaya Village and reaching the Black Sea through Gülek Boğazı.
- Where is Demirkapı Han?
- Demirkapı Han is in Alacakaya, Elazığ.
- How long does it take to visit Demirkapı Han?
- The suggested visit time for Demirkapı Han is about 45 minutes.