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The horn-shaped motif

The horn-shaped motif is one of the most common elements in Tuvan ornamentation, forming an entire group of modified patterns that closely resemble the actual shape of animal horns. These...

Arheology

The fortress of Por-Bazhyn

The fortress of Por-Bazhyn is located on Lake Tere-Khol in Tuva and is a mysterious ancient structure known to geographers since the 17th century. Research has shown that the fortress...

Kadak

The silk scarf - kadak is presented as a sign of reverence and special respect. The scarf is folded and presented with the front side facing up on open palms. This...

The worldview of Tuvan-nomads did not allow for crude interference with nature. In their culture, a whole socio-normative mechanism was created and effectively operated, deterring any aggression towards the environment....