On the rooftops of Safranbolu’s historic Ottoman houses, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed district in northwestern Türkiye’s Karabük, deer antlers preserve a remarkable thread of cul...
The deer antlers on the roofs of the historic houses in Safranbolu reflect a heritage ranging from the belief in protection from the evil eye to the culture of saints. Historian Mehmet Kütükçüoğlu stated that the antlers were hung with the wish of seeking refuge in God.