[1] Built during the period of Zakarid Armenia, it was commissioned by the Zakarian-Mkhargrdzeli princes and designed by an Armenian architect named Ashot.

Its architectural style is connected to those of the churches and caravanserais in Ani and the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia of the period.

[3] Archaeologist Loris-Kalantar describes the caravanserai as “a rare and exceptional example of Armenian medieval art and architecture.”[6] The architecture resembles that of the Aruch and Talin caravanserais in Armenia, while the entrance portal resembles that of Armenian church architecture, especially the Tigran Honents and Holy Apostles churches in Ani.

[7] The masonry of the entrance portal is ornate, decorated with geometric stars, lacework, and three vaulted rooms similar to that found in Ani.

[3] The caravanserai was completely renovated in 2008 as part of an initiative by the Turkish government to increase tourism in the region.