Tents
Tents also played a role in the formation and development of the unique Mongolian architecture. Although they are temporary shelters, they were used more frequently in the conditions of pastoralism. Tents were also used during Naadam festivals, feasts and other sorts of gatherings.
- Jodgor is a small tent to accommodate one or two persons.
- Maihan is a large tent for a group of people.
- Tsatsar is a fabric shade on vertical supports without vertical walls.
- Tsachir is a large rectangular tent with vertical fabric walls.
- Asar is a generic name for tsatsar and tsachir.
Giovanni da Pian del Carpine ("History of the Mongols") reported, during the ceremony of enthronement of Guyuk Khaan in 1246, a colossal marquee-tsachir, capable of hosting 2000 people, was erected at the river Tamir. The marquee was supported by pillars decorated in gold leaves, and the internal side of the walls were covered with canopy.
Later, the designs of many temples were based on tsachir.
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