A comparative study of Iranian and European Pigeon houses with a special look at the pigeon house of Chehel Borj in Isfahan Province

In fact, pigeon houses are an indication of the artistic design of architects who are made aware of the geographical environment and human needs in a desirable quality, and over time, they remain a reflection of the native architecture of their regions. Pigeons have become subject to extensive destruction due to lifestyle changes and loss of attractiveness to people s lives, and their study to preserve this valuable world heritage is essential. Pigeons are a clear example of human needs and nature s approach. In architecture, when there were no harmful chemicals, fertilizers present; the construction of these towers had to meet and more the needs of farmers. In the end, architects from different parts of the world from Asia and Anatolia to Europe have been able to diverse species create pigeons, Among the existing pigeon houses in Isfahan, Chehel Borj pigeon house is a unique example on the global level, both in terms of function and in term s of architectural and structural features

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pigeon house ، agricultural ، Chehel Borj