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The Houses of Müsgebi-Bodrum

The Müsgebi houses are on rocky hills stretching to the south amidst citrus fields. The houses are not effected by the strong winds blowing from the north in winter but their windows are open to the summer breeze coming from the plains. The Müsgebi-Bodrum houses have very thick stone walls, which are built to ward off the hot temperatures and cold winds. There are on sloping ground and have terraced areas with a view, are heated by fireplaces in the rooms, have a earth roof and an entrance from the kitchen. A thin cover of white soil prevents leaks from the roof, with the other soil beneath having been specially compressed. The courtyard is surrounded with fences and you get to the terrace from a staircase from the courtyard. In summer, the terrace is also used as a kitchen. On the top of the Müsgebi houses there is a windmill. There is a cistern into which water flows from the hills all year round, eliminating seasonal water shortages.