YURT – the symbol of the sun
The yurt is a traditional dwelling of nomadic and semi-sedentary peoples of Asia. For several centuries it was a home for the Mongols, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Turkmen, Uzbeks and, of course, for the Karakalpaks. In Uzbekistan, such type of dwelling is widespread in Karakalpakstan. For the inhabitants of the Aral Sea region, who were engaged in agriculture, cattle breeding and fish farming, the yurt had not only practical, but also mystical, spiritual, philosophical meaning.
