Yurt Collection

Nomads horse and yurt, Bayanbulak, Xinjiang Province, China, Asia

Omsk - Western Siberia - Kazakh children in front of their yurt tent Date: circa 1903

Yurts (Mongolian dwellings), Mongolia

Kazakh yurt in cross section, Kazakhstan
Kazakh yurt in cross section with ornaments. A cauldron for cooking is in the middle, with storage chests, furniture, crockery and kitchenware. 20th century

Mongol nomads moving camp
Medieval Tartar yurts and wagons moving camp. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Nalati Grassland, Xinjiang, China
Nalati grassland, Xinjiang Yili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, China

Yurts, tents of Nomads at Song Kol, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia

A camel with nomad yurt tents in the distance, Xilamuren grasslands, Inner Mongolia province, China, Asia

Princess Nirgidma visits Citroen Central Asian Expedition
Princess Palta (Nirgidma), Princess of the Torghuts, a nomadic people in Central Asia visits the Citroen Central Asian Anthropological Expedition (3rd Mission, led by Haardt) at Ouroumtsi

Lake Song-Kol, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia

Uzbeks yurt near Maydana, Afghanistan, Asia

Yurts in a Ger camp near Hangay in Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

Sunrise on nomad yurt tents, Xilamuren grasslands, Inner Mongolia province, China, Asia

Yurt of Tartares in the Middle Ages carried by a tank. Colourful engraving from the 19th century
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A Yurt or winter hut in the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia in the 18th century
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Yurts of Kazakhs in the Valley of the Middle Reaches of the Katun River.; the Area..., 1911-1913
Yurts of Kazakhs in the Valley of the Middle Reaches of the Katun River.; the Area of Airdash Between the Villages of Uznezia and Cheposh, 1911-1913

Kazakh Woman in Wedding Clothes on a Horse, 1911-1913. Creator: Sergei Ivanovich Borisov
Kazakh Woman in Wedding Clothes on a Horse, 1911-1913. From a collection of color postcards of the Altay, or Altai, Mountains region of southern Siberia early in the 20th century

Inside a Kazakh Yurt, 1911-1913. Creator: Sergei Ivanovich Borisov
Inside a Kazakh Yurt, 1911-1913. From a collection of color postcards of the Altay, or Altai, Mountains region of southern Siberia early in the 20th century

Kazakh on a Camel with Yurts in the Background, Valley of the Arakan River, a Tributary..., 1911-13
Kazakh on a Camel with Yurts in the Background, Valley of the Arakan River, a Tributary of the Chernaia Berel River, 1911-1913

Kazakh with a Golden Eagle, on a Horse with Yurts in the Background, Valley of the Arakan...,1911-13 Creator
Kazakh with a Golden Eagle, on a Horse with Yurts in the Background, Valley of the Arakan River, a Tributary of the Chernaia Berel River, 1911-1913

Altai Shaman with Tambourine in Front of a Traditional Dwelling (Chaadyr), 1911-1913. Creator: Sergei Ivanovich Borisov
Altai Shaman with Tambourine in Front of a Traditional Dwelling (Chaadyr), 1911-1913. From a collection of color postcards of the Altay, or Altai

Group of Altai Beside a Dwelling (Chaadyr), Katun River Valley, 1911-1913. Creator: Sergei Ivanovich Borisov
Group of Altai Beside a Dwelling (Chaadyr), Katun River Valley, 1911-1913. From a collection of color postcards of the Altay, or Altai, Mountains region of southern Siberia early in the 20th century

Altai Dwelling (Chaadyr), Katun River Valley, 1911-1913. Creator: Sergei Ivanovich Borisov
Altai Dwelling (Chaadyr), Katun River Valley, 1911-1913. From a collection of color postcards of the Altay, or Altai, Mountains region of southern Siberia early in the 20th century

Yurt. Selkups, 1920. Creator: A. G. Vargin
Yurt. Selkups, 1920. V. I. Surikov Museum of Art in Krasnoiarsk

Birch bark yurt. Selkups, 1920. Creator: A. G. Vargin
Birch bark yurt. Selkups, 1920. V. I. Surikov Museum of Art in Krasnoiarsk

Plague in the forest, Selkups, 1920. Creator: A. G. Vargin
Plague in the forest, Selkups, 1920. V. I. Surikov Museum of Art in Krasnoiarsk

A yurt of two halves. Selkups, 1920. Creator: A. G. Vargin
A yurt of two halves. Selkups, 1920. V. I. Surikov Museum of Art in Krasnoiarsk

Birch bark yurt - Interior view of the yurt. Selkups, 1920. Creator: A. G. Vargin
Birch bark yurt - Interior view of the yurt. Selkups, 1920. V. I. Surikov Museum of Art in Krasnoiarsk

Yurt of the Ilga Tungus, 1920-1929. Creator: Unknown
Yurt of the Ilga Tungus, 1920-1929. From a collection which includes more than two hundred photographs taken during scientific expeditions into the most remote wilderness regions of Siberia at

Winter road - Chekhlomeev yurts, 1928. Creator: Dmitrii Innokent'evich Karatanov
Winter road - Chekhlomeev yurts, 1928. V. I. Surikov Museum of Art in Krasnoiarsk

Yurt Kubalakh, 1927. Creator: Nikolaj Dmitrievic Travin
Yurt Kubalakh, 1927. From a collection of travel sketches created in the Yakut Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic during the 1920s-1930s

Yurt on the Duolgolakh River, unknown date. Creator: Nikolaj Dmitrievic Travin
Yurt on the Duolgolakh River, unknown date. From a collection of travel sketches created in the Yakut Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic during the 1920s-1930s

Northern types: In a yurt, 1928. Creator: Dmitrii Innokent'evich Karatanov
Northern types: In a yurt, 1928. V. I. Surikov Museum of Art in Krasnoiarsk

Kalmuck dwelling; The Caucasus, 1875 Creator: Unknown
Kalmuck dwelling; The Caucasus, 1875.From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

'The Tartar girls; A Cruise to Soo-chow, 1875. Creator: Lindley, Augustus Frederick
The Tartar girls; A Cruise to Soo-chow, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Calmuck encampment; A Journey on the Volga, 1875. Creator: Nicholas Rowe
Calmuck encampment; A Journey on the Volga, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Chukchi Dance, 1889. Creator: Unknown
Chukchi Dance, 1889. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs that document the Arctic voyage in 1889 of the clipper ship Razboinik (Pirate)

Group portrait in a yurt, 2nd half of 19th century. Creator: Mikhail Znamensky
Group portrait in a yurt, 2nd half of 19th century. From a collection of 239 drawings and illustrations which include drawings of artifacts from archaeological finds in the territory of West Siberia

Urak, 1862. Creators: A Derzhanovskii, Winckelmann & Sons. Urak, 1862. Creators: A Derzhanovskii, Winckelmann & Sons
Urak, 1862. Sheet 31 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1. Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie

Circum-Baikal trade route: Fishermen's camp, end of 19th century. Creator: Nikolai Apollonovich Charushin
Circum-Baikal trade route: Fishermen's camp, end of 19th century. From a collection of 71 items (photographs and negatives on glass)

Group of Kirghiz (ie Kazakh) men posing with a local Russian Governor, his... between 1885 and 86. Creator: Unknown
Group of Kirghiz (ie Kazakh) men posing with a local Russian Governor, his wife, and their child in front of a yurt, between 1885 and 1886

Khirgiz (ie, Kazakh) horsemen, between 1885 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Khirgiz (ie, Kazakh) horsemen, between 1885 and 1886. Showing Kazakh men on horses in north Kazakhstan. Formerly misidentified as Kyrgyz people in Siberia

Kirghiz Cradle, 1870. Creator: LK Poltoratskaia
Kirghiz Cradle, 1870. From a 42-page album of photographs depicting the Altai, or Altay, region of eastern Siberia and adjoining parts of present-day Kazakhstan, including the city of Semipalatinsk

Transbaikal Buryats, 1862. Creator: Karlis Huns
Transbaikal Buryats, 1862. Sheet 51 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Tunguz urusa (yurt), 1865-1871. Creator: VV Lanin
Tunguz urusa (yurt), 1865-1871. This album contains 154 photographs taken in the second half of the 1860s and 1870s by a local photographer from the Far East, V. V. Lanin. The merchant V. P

Interior of the tent of the Sultan of the Inner Kyrgyz Horde, Devlet-Girey, 1862. Creator: Karlis Huns
Interior of the tent of the Sultan of the Inner Kyrgyz Horde, Devlet-Girey. 1862. Sheet 49 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

A Buriats Yurt, early 19th century. Creator: Nikolai Apollonovich Charushin
A Buriats Yurt, early 19th century. This album consists of fifty-three photographs by the Siberian photographer N. A. Charushin

Interior of a Chukchi Hut, Northeast Coast of Asia, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
Interior of a Chukchi Hut, Northeast Coast of Asia, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

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The yurt, a traditional dwelling, holds deep cultural significance in various regions across Asia. Originating from the Mongolian nomads, these unique structures have become emblematic of their way of life. In Omsk, Western Siberia, the sight of Kazakh children playing around yurts evokes a sense of joy and nostalgia. These portable homes have long been an integral part of their heritage. From Bayanbulak in Xinjiang Province, China to Inner Mongolia province's Xilamuren grasslands, nomads continue to rely on horses and yurts as they move camp. The harmonious coexistence between humans and nature is evident as a camel grazes near distant nomad yurt tents. Even royalty has recognized the allure of these dwellings. Princess Nirgidma's visit to Citroen Central Asian Expedition highlights how yurts transcend boundaries and captivate people from all walks of life. Venturing further into Central Asia, Lake Song-Kol in Kyrgyzstan offers breathtaking views with its backdrop adorned by scattered yurts. Uzbeks also embrace this traditional lifestyle near Maydana in Afghanistan - a testament to the enduring legacy of the yurt throughout Asia. Ger camps near Hangay in Mongolia showcase rows upon rows of intricately designed yurts that house travelers seeking an authentic experience amidst stunning landscapes. As dawn breaks over Inner Mongolia province's Xilamuren grasslands once again, it illuminates nomad yurt tents dotting the horizon - reminding us that every sunrise brings new possibilities for those who call these structures home. For those curious about its construction and layout, a cross-section view reveals the intricate design elements within a Kazakh yurt found in Kazakhstan - showcasing craftsmanship passed down through generations. Whether it be witnessing Kazakh children at play or marveling at sunrise over vast grasslands adorned with nomad dwellings.