Istanbul, Turkey, Turkiye. Ostrich Egg Used to Prevent Spider Webs and Insects in the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent, Suleymaniye Mosque.

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It is said that they emit a smell repellent to insects.

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Size: 6240px × 4160px
Location: Istanbul, Turkey, Turkiye
Photo credit: © Charles O. Cecil / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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