#Persian dovecotes, or #pigeon towers, are architectural structures designed primarily for housing pigeons. These towers were significant in #Iran, particularly during the Safavid era (16th-17th centuries), due to their role in #agriculture by providing pigeon droppings as a valuable #fertilizer. Typically cylindrical, these towers were constructed from mud-brick and gypsum, featuring intricate designs with pigeonholes for #nesting. The #architecture of these towers was both practical and protective, ensuring #safety from predators and maximizing space for thousands of pigeons. Today, many such structures remain in #Isfahan province. Both industrial agriculture and chemical fertilizers made them out of operation and turn to ruins.

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