Typology of Altai traditional houses

Abstract

The steppe culture is very diverse and beautiful. There is an opinion that wanderers (nomads) have no culture, art or architecture of their own. This is not entirely true. Since ancient times, the steppe culture has developed from generation to generation, preserving its traditional roots and enriching itself with new trends. Recently, the Altai Republic has attracted a large number of tourists. What is important for tourists? First of all, a cozy place to sleep and rest. Altai traditional houses, namely ails, yurts and chadyrs are such places. It is thus important to preserve the traditional houses of Altai. It not only the use of traditional elements, but also the architectural philosophy. In the 21st century, small traditional peoples involved in the development of their culture, face the problem of preserving and transferring national and regional specificity to a new generation. These include the Turkic indigenous people, who live in the Altai Republic.