Mongolian Ger: History, Symbolism & Sustainable Wisdom
A traditional Mongolian ger or yurt is the kind of architecture that unites culture, tradition and spiritual connection across millennia.
Nomadic tribes in Mongolia have lived in circular tents called ger for more than 3,000 years… yes, Genghis Khan lived in a ger!
Here’s the pronunciation of this Mongolian word:
This seemingly simple household is a reminder of meaningful and purposeful architecture that nurtures the human spirit and exudes the brilliance of a life in harmony with surrounding ecosystems.
Typically, the wooden structure of a ger takes only hours to put together, supporting the simple and nomadic lifestyle that is typical of the Mongolian steppes.
The ger isn’t even anchored to the ground so that it doesn’t harm the Earth, can you believe it? I understand if you can’t… it’s so far off from our reality.
