yurt

• Rundes, kuppelförmiges, tragbares Zelt, das selbsttragend ist und ursprünglich von nomadischen Völkern Zentralasiens genutzt wurde und heute auch als alternative oder vorübergehende Behausung dient.

A circular, domed, portable dwelling that is self-supporting, originally used by nomadic peoples of Central Asia and now also used as an alternative or temporary housing structure.

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   A circular, domed, portable tent traditionally used by nomadic peoples in Central Asia, such as Mongols and Turkic groups, and now also used as temporary or alternative housing.

   Jurte

   • The family lived in a yurt while traveling across the steppes.
   • Many people choose to build a yurt as an eco-friendly home.
   • The yurt was warm inside despite the cold wind outside.