The buildings, with a circular shape and a flat roof, were made of mud, sun-dried mudbricks and stone.

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The present hive has been placed on a south-facing roof to take advantage of what sun and warmth there is and the bees are being given supplementary feed as a precaution.

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The home gets its name from the flower-shaped roof which acts as a giant leaf that shields the enclosed spaces from the scorching sun.

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