The Mongolian Yurt, called "a vaulted tent" or "felt tent" in ancient times, is a domed pealed tent. The yurt frame is a supportive ring consisting of slim wooden poles about two meters long.

Yurt \ˈyu̇rt\ noun, singular 1. a circular domed tent of skins or felt stretched over a collapsible lattice framework and used by pastoral peoples of inner Asia. Here, let’s use it in a sentence.

The yurt -- a Russified term for the Mongolian ger-- is a round structure constructed from a wooden lattice skeleton and a fabric covering, which is traditionally a layer of wool felt insulation ...

A traditional Mongolian dwelling set up in a camping area in the town of Hojo, Tottori Prefecture. TOTTORI (Kyodo) Authentic Mongolian yurts in a municipal camping area in Hojo, Tottori Prefecture ...

Yurts, round, portable shelters first used by Mongolians centuries ago, are rising in popularity in the United States as the desire for unique accommodations increases.

Inspiration comes to people in all sorts of ways; a sudden thought, a string of words or maybe a snatch of melody. For Dave Kofler, ideas come as visions of diagrams -- diagrams of yurts, to be ...

A Gallup survey ranks countries based on degree of "social connectedness" people feel with friends, family, neighbors, colleagues, even strangers. We asked Mongolians why they think they top the list.

Mongolia without a yurt. ... The traditional wooden circular framed homes, covered with a white felt blanket, have been housing the nomadic tribes since the 13th century to the present day.

The Arts Partnership previews the annual festival coming to West Fargo this weekend that's dedicated to celebrating the fiber arts. This tapestry yurt created by fiber artist Linda Johnson-Morke ...