Katara Pigeon Towers - Doha , Qatar

🇶🇦 مرحبا بكم في قطر

Welcome to Qatar!

This model was made by Dany Sánchez.

In the deserts of the Arabian peninsula, any source of material that can help the small agricultural production in the harsh conditions is welcome, so centuries ago a technique was developed to “cultivate” fertilizer: build pigeon houses and then collect their nitrogen-rich droppings. The patterned openings allow the birds to come in and out, protected from any predators like cats or larger birds. A door at the base of each cone allows the farmers to go inside and shovel the fertilizer out, starting a new cycle.

While many of these towers have existed in the region, the most famous ones in Qatar can be seen at the Katara Cultural Village, next to the Katara mosque. They are a great example of the adaptability and ingenuity of the people of the region.

MiniWorld 3D is happy to bring this historical model to life as a homage to all the people of Qatar. This model was created from scratch by hand and brain in parametric software to ensure printability, using photographs and blueprints to create a beautiful and stylized version of your favorite landmarks.  Please give credit, it's all about spreading culture! 

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Photos by MiniWorld3D in Fillamentum Turkey Egg PLA.

Location photo by Oliver Romo Miranda CC BY-SA 3.0

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Printing Tips

Suggested parameters:

For better details, print slow, such as 15 or 20mm/s for outer perimeters.
Fine-tune retraction to avoid stringing.
Perimeters: 2
Top layers: 3
Infill: as low as 12%

No supports needed.