Mardavij Pigeon Tower

"⚠️ Free to visit, though visitors often tip the caretaker Three floors and contains 15,000 nests Historically, central Iran boasted over 3,000 pigeon towers, though only 700 endure today, with Isfahan province housing 300 recognized towers Purpose and History The primary function was to collect pigeon guano, a valuable fertilizer rich in nitrogen, essential for enhancing soil fertility in surrounding agricultural lands, particularly for growing melons Matinabad. The towers were constructed during the Safavid era in the late 16th to early 17th centuries, reflecting the period’s emphasis on sustainable agricultural practices and architectural innovation"