Beekeepers in the Toroslar region follow the natural nests of runaway bees that have left…

Beekeepers in the Toroslar region follow the natural nests of runaway bees that have left their hives, collecting honey considered a source of healing. This natural honey sells for up to 8,000 Turkish lira per kilogram.

In the high plateaus of Antalya's Toros Mountains, honey hunters track bees that have left their hives and, after difficult days of pursuit, locate their natural nests. İbrahim Topaca, a beekeeper in Akseki for many years, tracks bees near water sources at altitudes between 1000 and 2200 meters to identify their nests. He marks the nests and returns when the weather cools to harvest the honey without harming the bees, then returns them to the hive. This honey produced in a natural environment can fetch up to 8,000 lira per kilogram.