Traditionally a portable, circular dwelling, the Yurt has been inspired by Mongolian architecture that dates back approximately three thousand years.
The roof of the yurt is the most complex part of the structure. The central part of the roof is called the crown. The crown is a ring to which roof poles, called uni are attached. The crown’s pattern of wood, reeds, or fabric can be handed down for generations. The khan and fabric of a yurt may be replaced, but the crown may last for years.