Turkmen yurt

Abstract

The Turkmen yurt is the most advanced type of portable housing that was created in desert and steppe regions. The dismantled yurt was transported by the Turkmens along with the property on pack animals, mainly on camels. Traditionally, yurts were located in the settlement from east to west, forming a row or in a circle. The frame of the yurt usually consisted of 4 or 6 wood gratings. The dome was made up of several dozen of sharp poles. The rich interior decoration distinguishes the Turkmen yurt from other types of yurts of the peoples of Central Asia.