Anatolia Donkeys are also
known as Brown Donkeys and are mainly found throughout Turkey. They are usually
black and gray.
Anatolia Donkeys date back
beyond the Ottoman Empire; they were used alongside mules and horses to
transport goods along rivers, steep slopes, and rocky terrain. Most often they
were used by peasants to transport goods before the roads and bridges were
built. Today they are still extensively used in the East Anatolia Region and Northeastern part of Black Sea Coast in
the more mountainous areas where the donkey’s surefootedness is
essential.