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 Doves are the symbol of peace and devotion to family in Islam whereas regarded as a symbol of the “Holy Spirit” in Christianity. |
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The Guarding Birds of the FountainsDove-cotes, hollowed out into the upper parts of almost all the valleys and fairy chimneys, generally face east or south sides of the valleys. |
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Cappadocian DovecotesWhile hollowing dove-cotes, small niches or recesses were carved into 4 or 5 rows for pigeons to land on, on the three walls of .. |
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Facades embellished in accordance with the traditionThe facades of the dove-cotes were gnerally embellished in accordance with the tradition of the time and in harmony with the social life; the dyes used were extracted from trees.. |
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