yurtlar
Yurtlar is the plural form of yurt in Turkish. The term has multiple related meanings. In traditional usage, a yurt is a portable, circular dwelling used by nomadic peoples of Central Asia and parts of Mongolia. It consists of a collapsible wooden lattice wall, a circular crown at the top, and a conical roof, all covered with felt and fabric. The wall lattice, the roof poles, and the crown (toono) are designed to be disassembled quickly for travel. Interiors typically feature a central hearth or stove, with space organized around it; doors usually face south for weather protection and light.
In modern Turkish usage, yurt can also refer to a dormitory, especially those serving university students. In
Geographically, traditional yurts are associated with Turkic-speaking and Mongolic peoples across the Eurasian steppe—from Kazakhstan and