Pigeon Tower, Meybod, Yazd Province, Iran
Interior view of the pigeon tower (dovecote) in Meybod city, Yazd province of Iran.
Constructed during the Qajar era, it provided nesting space for up to 4000 pigeons, for the collection of the birds' droppings, which are a very rich and effective fertilizer for growing plants and crops. The Tower is cylindrical with ridged stucco and brick placements decorating the walls not only adding to the beauty of the Tower, but also preventing snakes from sliding up the surface and gaining entry. The thick adobe crust consists of six interior chambers with a tiny entrance on the west side and two flights of stairs.
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Pigeon Tower, Meybod, Yazd Province, Iran
Interior view of the pigeon tower (dovecote) in Meybod city, Yazd province of Iran.
Constructed during the Qajar era, it provided nesting space for up to 4000 pigeons, for the collection of the birds' droppings, which are a very rich and effective fertilizer for growing plants and crops. The Tower is cylindrical with ridged stucco and brick placements decorating the walls not only adding to the beauty of the Tower, but also preventing snakes from sliding up the surface and gaining entry. The thick adobe crust consists of six interior chambers with a tiny entrance on the west side and two flights of stairs.
© All rights reserved. You may not use this photo in website, blog or any other media without my explicit permission.