Taşhanlar, meaning "stone inn" in Turkish, is a historic covered bazaar complex in Şebinkarahisar, built in the 17th century by Taban Ahmed Agha, a local Ottoman cavalry leader. Constructed from black stone in classic Ottoman style, it once served as a bustling marketplace with two-story arched shops and a central courtyard. Today, only the south facade remains intact after the 1939 Erzincan earthquake, but its weathered arches and stonework still evoke its former grandeur.
Visitors can explore the surviving section, including five outward-facing arched shops on the north side, and imagine the lively trade that once thrived here. Later, parts of the site were repurposed as a prison and even looted for materials, but the local municipality has taken steps to preserve what remains. Nearby, modern shops now stand where merchants once traded, blending old and new. A visit here offers a glimpse into Ottoman commerce and the resilience of historical architecture.