The reasons for the construction of birdhouses, which date back to ancient times, are that people who love birds protect these creatures from cold, heat, rain, storm, cats and dogs, etc. dangers. .

Also, this is done so that the birds do not leave the city. These birdhouses are not for large birds such as storks and pigeons; Made for small birds in need of protection such as sparrows, goldfinches and swallows.

Birdhouses are seen in many buildings. Such as palaces, mosques, mansions, libraries, inns, baths, synagogues. It is known that these structures, called birdhouses, according to art historians, started in the late 17th century in Ottoman architecture and became widespread in the 18th century.