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What Is a Yurt anyway?? 

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YURT
Noun

1. A circular domed dwelling that is portable and self-supporting; originally used by nomadic Mongol and Turkic people of central Asia but now used as inexpensive alternative or temporary housing.

Yurt Video! 

See how a traditional Mongolian Yurt (ger) is assembled!

Mongolian Ger (Yurt)

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Gecko Yurts 

Creating unique spaces to fall in love with

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Did You Know? 

Quick Yurt Trivia

The entrance of Mongolian Yurt always faces south.

The north is the most auspicious part of the yurt, where the valuables and the shrine are kept.

When mongolian women enter the yurt they head to the Eastern side and men head west.

Whenever moving inside the ger (yurt), one must always move in a sunwise direction. This same movement is also required in shamanic dances, worship, and ritual.

Traditionally, during the building of the Yurt, women are not allowed to touch the center ring (also called the Tono)

Yurt Etiquette 

"There are a number of rules which guests should follow.

When entering the yurt it is considered impolite to step on the threshold or to hold onto the ropes.

All weapons should be left outside. Do not point your feet at or put rubbish on the fire.

Do not sit with your back to the altar, whistle, write in red pen, step over older people or point a knife at anyone.

One should take at least a little of any food or drink offered. When offered arak or vodka flick a small amount to the sky, the wind and the earth before drinking."

(reposted from everything2.com)

Great Books on Yurts and Off-Grid Living... 

Yurts: Living in the Round

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 09/08/2008)

Off The Grid

Amazon Price: $19.80 (as of 09/08/2008)

The Complete Yurt Handbook

Amazon Price: $16.50 (as of 09/08/2008)

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