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Güvercinlik Vadisi is a natural valley approximately 4 kilometers long, stretching between the towns of Göreme and Uçhisar in Nevşehir province, Türkiye. The valley derives its name from the hundreds of rock-carved pigeonhouses (pigeonhouse) found within it. Historical and Cultural Significance The pigeonhouses in the valley were specifically designed by the local population from the 19th century onward for use in organic farming practices. Pigeon droppings, due to their high nitrogen content, s