| Khan As'ad Pasha | |
| Native Name: | خَان أَسْعَد بَاشَا |
| Native Name Lang: | ar |
| Alternate Names: | As'ad Pasha al-Azm Khan |
| Building Type: | Caravanserai, museum |
| Architectural Style: | Ottoman |
| Location: | Damascus, Syria |
| Address: | Al-Buzuriyah Souq |
| Client: | As'ad Pasha al-'Azm |
| Start Date: | 1751 |
| Completion Date: | 1752 |
| Renovation Date: | 1990s |
| Floor Count: | 2 |
| Ren Awards: | Aga Khan Award for Architecture |
Khan As'ad Pasha (Arabic: خَان أَسْعَد بَاشَا|Khān ʾAsʿad Bāşā) is the largest caravanserai in the Old City of Damascus,[1] covering an area of . Situated along Al-Buzuriyah Souq, it was built and named after As'ad Pasha al-Azm, the governor of Damascus, in 1751–52.[2] Khan As'ad Pasha has been described as one of the finest khans of Damascus,[3] and the most "ambitious" work of architecture in the city.[4]
Throughout the Ottoman era, it hosted caravans coming from Baghdad, Mosul, Aleppo, Beirut and elsewhere in the Middle East.[5] Rooms were allowed for renting by notable merchants of the time.[6]
The design of the khan included eight small domes and one large central opening reminiscent of Persian architecture, while the eight domes reflect Shia tradition. The covered courtyard features a high ceiling height which helped provide protection from the climate during the hot summer and cold winter seasons.
The restoration of the won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture.[7]