Red Kite Yurts
Yurts Custom Built in Scotland
Yurts - An Introduction
The territory associated with the yurt is widespread, the unique 2,000 year old domed shaped design found across Central Asia.
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Nomadic tribes of the Near East and Central Asia, from Iran to Mongolia, the Altai Mountains in the North to Afghanistan have for several thousand years lived in the Yurt or Ger (dwelling place). The yurt is traditionally covered with thick layers of felt and is especially adapted to withstand severe cold and extremely windy conditions. During hot summer months particularly in Mongolia, the wall felts may be replaced by reed or sedge screens to keep the yurt cool.
Varieties
Tsaatan Buheg
Tipi or Buheg used by people of the North.
Mongolian Ger
Straight poles with carpentered crown. Wooden door best suited to strong winds of Mongolian Steppe.