The döner kebab originated from the ca kebab of Erzurum province in eastern Turkey. It was originally made with meat stacked horizontally on a spit. In the 19th century, Skender Efendi from Bursa had the idea to roast lamb vertically on a vertical mangal. Over time, the meat used for döner kebabs took on a different marinade, became leaner, and evolved into its current form sold today.