Turkish societies value animals greatly, especially birds which they believe bring good luck.
The birdhouses also fulfill a religious vision.
Photo credit:Caner Cangul
During the Ottoman era, aesthetics was an important element.
The architectural details often reflected the style of that particular period.
Some of the earliest specimens of birdhouses in Anatolia date back to the 13th century.
The first birdhouses tended to be simple.
The trend of building decorative and flamboyant shelters started only around the 18th century.
Sources:Bird Shelters in Turkey: Birdhouses and Dovecotes/Daily Sabah/www.turkishculture.orgviaColossal
