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Zincirli Han inside the Grand Bazaar. Hans were originally urban inns to accomodate tradesmen and travelers. Eventually, they developed into specialized workshops for a particular trade (this one was for jewelry). Typically a han encircled a central courtyard, with first floor for stable and storage, and second floor for guestrooms (now converted to workshops).

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IMG_0832.JPG - Zincirli Han inside the Grand Bazaar. Hans were originally urban inns to accomodate tradesmen and travelers. Eventually, they developed into specialized workshops for a particular trade (this one was for jewelry). Typically a han encircled a central courtyard, with first floor for stable and storage, and second floor for guestrooms (now converted to workshops).

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Camera: Canon PowerShot S90 | Date: 11/22/10 3:36 PM | Resolution: 2816 x 2112 | ISO: 400 | Exp. Time: 1/80s | Aperture: 2.0 | Focal Length: 6.0mm
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