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...
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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...
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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...
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Tuvan-nomads
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....
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