Mecit Yüksel, a beekeeper in Pütürge Gündüz Neighborhood, manages 310 hives, including 60…

Mecit Yüksel, a beekeeper in Pütürge Gündüz Neighborhood, manages 310 hives, including 60 traditional earthen hives inherited from his ancestors and 250 modern Langstroth hives. For about 10 years, he has focused on production especially in earthen hives, harvesting 2 tons of honey this season.

Yüksel stated that earthen hives are not only production tools but also a tradition passed from past to future. With 25 years of beekeeping experience, he emphasizes the importance of 50-60 year-old earthen hives and produces honey without any additives.