Hülagü Khan Historical Summer Palace and Archaeological City Area (Hanköy)

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Hulagu Khan Summer Palace and Archaeological City Ruins is a legendary palace and city complex built on the Silk Road by Hulagu Khan, the founder of the Mongolian Ilkhanid State, in the 13th century. The Ilkhanid palace foundations, tile coverings and inn ruins unearthed during archaeological excavations in recent years are the most concrete and rare masterpieces of Mongol-Ilkhanid architecture in Anatolia. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features The altitude is approximately 2050 meters. It is a large archaeological plateau at the foot of the high mountains of the Çaldıran Plain. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees