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فارسی: کبوترخانه مِی بُد

This is a photo of a monument in Iran identified by the ID

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19 October 2016, 18:32:47

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Ilia garm abi

Camera location	32° 13′ 32.01″ N, 54° 01′ 30.21″ E	View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMap	32.225557; 54.025057

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Image title	The architectural design of pigeon towers in unique in a way that not only do they provide onlookers with an artistically crafted structure to view, but also attract pigeons and provide a safe environment for them to nest and live in. Considering the many animals that prey on pigeons, such towers act as an impenetrable fortress that shelters the pigeons from predators. The design of the towers and specifically the size of the entrances is such that birds such as hawks, owls or crows are unable to enter the towers which on average can house up to 25,000 pigeons. The engineering of the structure has even accordingly taken into account the vibrations created as a result of the simultaneous rise and flight of this many pigeons. To combat the effects of such vibrations, there is normally a floor towards the center of the tower and also arches connecting the interior and exterior cylindrical perimeters. The interior consists of endless nesting balconies scattered uniformly along the straw and clay walls. During the summers light breezes flow through the inside and maintain a cool temperature while during the winter the interior remains relatively warmer than the outside environment. Aside from providing a sight seeing attraction to tourists and a home to pigeons, the towers also have economic benefits as they are used to produce and collect some of the most desirable natural fertilizer. Prior to the popularization of chemical fertilizers, pigeon droppings from such towers were almost used exclusively. In Yazd the Meybod Pigeon Tower was constructed during the Qajar era. It stands 3 stories tall and is home to thousands of pigeons. 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.
Camera manufacturer	NIKON CORPORATION
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Author	Jacob Otten
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Date and time of data generation	18:32, 19 October 2016
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User comments	Iran
Latitude	32° 13′ 32″ N
Longitude	54° 1′ 30.2″ E
Altitude	1,115.745 meters above sea level
Short title	Duiventil in Meybod
Copyright holder	© Jacob Otten
City shown	Meybod
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File change date and time	19:34, 28 November 2016
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Maximum land aperture	4 APEX (f/4)
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Scene type	A directly photographed image
Custom image processing	Normal process
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Digital zoom ratio	1
Focal length in 35 mm film	16 mm
Scene capture type	Standard
Scene control	None
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GPS tag version	2.2.0.0
Serial number of camera	6015956
Lens used	16.0-35.0 mm f/4.0
Rating (out of 5)	3
Date metadata was last modified	20:34, 28 November 2016
Writer	Jacob Otten
Unique ID of original document	6B68F66C2313588F6D0876A2BEAC5815
Copyright status	Copyrighted
Keywords	Iran
Contact information	Assen, , Nederland
Province or state shown	Provincie Yazd
Country shown	Iran
IIM version	4

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