Harran Beehive Houses
Ancient cone-shaped adobe brick homes in Harran, Turkey, designed to withstand harsh climates.

πŸ“œ Ancient mud-brick houses in Harran, southeastern Turkey.
πŸ” Architectural marvel designed to withstand harsh climates.

Why Go

🏠 Unique cone-shaped architecture
🌑️ Experience natural insulation against heat and cold
⏳ Explore structures dating back thousands of years
🏑 Witness human ingenuity in ancient architecture
🌍 Explore one of the oldest continuously inhabited places on Earth
πŸ“Έ Great photo opportunities of unique structures
🌬️ Witness buildings designed to resist strong winds and earthquakes

Why Avoid

🚢 Most houses now used as tourist exhibitions, not inhabited
πŸ—ΊοΈ Located near the Turkey-Syria border, requiring careful planning

Tips

πŸ“ Closest major city for accommodation and transport is Sanliurfa.
πŸš— Drive around the village to see many beehive houses
πŸ“ Coordinates provided are for the center of Harran

Cost

πŸ’° Free to see, some may be tourist exhibitions.

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