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  2. Architecture of Mongolia - Wikipedia

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    Recreation of a Mongolian tent. Tents played a role in the development of Mongolian architecture, and these temporary shelters were frequently used under pastoral conditions. Tents were erected for Naadam, feasts and other gatherings. Jodgor is a small tent, accommodating one or two people. Maihan is a larger tent for a group.

  3. Yurt - Wikipedia

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    In Europe, a closer approximation to the Mongolian and Central Asian yurt is in production in several countries. These tents use local hardwood, and often are made for a wetter climate with steeper roof profiles and waterproof canvas. In essence they are yurts, but some lack the felt cover and ornate features across the exterior that is present ...

  4. Yurt wagon - Wikipedia

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    Yurt wagon or Ger tereg (Mongolian: ᠭᠡᠷ ᠲᠡᠷᠭᠡ) is a traditional mobile dwelling of the Mongolic people, in which a yurt is placed on a large cart usually pulled by oxen. [ 1 ] This type of habitat was mainly used by the Mongol Khans , at least between the 13th and 16th centuries.

  5. Ordu-Baliq - Wikipedia

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    Ordu-Baliq [dn 1] (meaning "city of the court", "city of the army"; Mongolian: Хар Балгас, Chinese: 窩魯朵八里), also known as Mubalik and Karabalghasun, was the capital of the Uyghur Khaganate. It was built on the site of the former Göktürk imperial capital, 27 km north-to-northwest of the later Mongol capital, Karakorum.

  6. Dukha people - Wikipedia

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    Dukha tent in Mongolia The Dukha live in ortz , yurts that resemble Native-Americans tepees . [ 11 ] [ 3 ] A large yurt may take birch bark from up to 32 trees to make; a medium-sized yurt is made from the bark of 23-25 trees.

  7. Unraveling the Mysteries: Why Are Reindeer Called Reindeer? - AOL

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    Continue reading to discover these answers and more! ... including Alaska and the far northern part of Washington, Canada, Russia, Mongolia ... as well as clothing, blankets, and tents. Parts of ...

  8. Society of the Mongol Empire - Wikipedia

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    In the traditional Mongolian family, each son received a part of the family herd as he married, with the elder son receiving more than the younger son. The youngest son would remain in the parental tent caring for his parents, and after their death he would inherit the parental tent in addition to his own part of the herd.

  9. Chum (tent) - Wikipedia

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    The Evenks, Tungusic peoples living in Russia, Mongolia and China also use chums, as do the Yeniseian-speaking Ket people. [1] They are also used by the southernmost reindeer herders, of the Todzha region of the Republic of Tyva and their cross-border relatives in northern Mongolia.