Gesi Vineyards and Pigeon Houses

In ancient times, in various parts of Anatolia, the excrement of wild pigeons was a valued fertilizer for vineyards and gardens. To enable easier collection of this substance, dovecotes and pigeon houses were established. The Gesi Vineyards (Gesi Bağları) are a unique example; they are built in stone in the shape of a tower and are the only type of this kind in Türkiye. The underground chamber located in the Gesi Vineyards dovecotes is also unique to Türkiye and is an important point of differentiation from others abroad.