Beehive Houses, Aleppo, Syria

These other-worldly houses are mostly found in rural farming communities in Syria. However, some are found in Aleppo, the largest city in the country. The beehive houses have been around since the 6th millennium BC and have been used both for residential and storage.

The architectural design of these bizarre-looking houses is meant for desert living. They are built from natural materials with thick insulation, which helps maintain a degree of coolness inside. The walls are made from mud bricks that are stacked in a circle. The structure is closed in a cone shape by domes as you look further up. The interiors of these beehive houses are also dark because the design does not come with windows. This also protects the residents from the harsh desert environment.