Yurt - is one of the most optimum constructive-architectural solutions of nomads. From cradle to grave nomad was spending all his life in yurt. As usual, yurt was being set up in hills, which afford good view of grazing livestock and the entire world. Wooden construction and felt covering of yurt improved from century to century. It is very easy to pull down yurt into component parts. During transfers to new nomads' camps yurt with all contents was being loaded on horse or yak. Its felt covering is waterproof and windproof. A hole in the top of dome was drawing and thus allowed to use hearth inside. Even nowadays Kyrgyz herders use yurt staying while grazing their livestock.


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