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Columbarium, an ancient pigeon farm

Columbarium, an ancient pigeon farm

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Ilya Borovok, on August 2, 2008, said:

This type of cave is called a columbarium, from the Latin word "columba" for "dove ~ pigeon". This particular columbarium cave was relatively small. The largest of some 80 columbaria in Beit Guvrin has more than 3000 pigeon holes!

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lukoie, on July 5, 2010, said:

Very interesting farm. I like it a lot.

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ELMUNT, on September 8, 2010, said:

Beautiful picture , great picture.

Greetings from España

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  • Uploaded on August 1, 2008
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    by Ilya Borovok
  • Extra information
    • Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ50
    • Taken on 2008/07/25 13:15:36
    • Exposure: 0.077s (1/13)
    • Focal Length: 7.40mm
    • F/Stop: f/2.800
    • ISO Speed: ISO400
    • Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
    • No flash