Hello, my name is Peter and my SECOND hobby is travel. I started this particular adventure by jumping into the deep end with a trip to Mongolia. Now, almost 15 years later, I decided to pay tribute to the region of the world that changed my life forever, and also show fans of building bricks from all over the world how interesting this culture is and how much it has to offer. In the future, I would like to design several similar builds that will also introduce brick enthusiasts to other, less known cultures. That said, I present a Medieval Mongolian Camp (or - really - a Central Asian camp in general).

Its central point, although located on the left, is a classic yurt (known as ger), which to this day is the home of many families from central Asia. The yurt contains a stove (known as a goat), a bed (barely big enough for two people), a chest, a decorated stool, a weapon rack (just in case), and an oil lamp - quite a lot for so little space! The yurt has an interesting technical design - I wanted to convey its round shape in such a way that there would be no visible gaps. The tent is topped with a removable roof, so we can look inside. An important element of the yurt are also the ropes that tighten it - two 31 cm long Strings fit it perfectly, which adds a visual effect. I’m particulary proud of that one.

Near the yurt there is a fire with the meal of the day, and in the other direction there is a path leading to the second most important place of the camp. The outhouse, because we are talking about it, is a real fashion statement in medieval times, and its importance is emphasized by appropriate aesthetic accents - protruding boards and a shooting target on one of the walls. Better not to use it when someone is inside!

Going to the outhouse, we will pass a small pen with a goat, which stays there only by choice (and because of the full waterer). Behind the farm there is an old well, which is not only a source of water for the whole family (fortunately located far from the outhouse), but also the home of a very patient (and a bit deaf) squirrel.

The family living in the camp includes the elder of the family in a traditional Mongolian robe (matched with a traditional dagger); mother - also in appropriate clothes; a young daughter who really needs to practice archery more and a youngest, precocious son who is just returning from a supply trip. Supplies are transported in a traditional ox-drawn cart, which - when the family wants to move - can carry all their belongings, including the yurt itself.

Of course, a horse cannot be missing in this type of camp. Legend says that the peoples of Central Asia are born in a wooden sadle. They also obtained food with the help of falcons. One such bird is also sitting on its perch. He has a special hood on his head, thanks to which the eyes (and other parts of the body) of family members passing by are safe.

The entire model is made of approximately 1,000 parts and consists of two segments and a cart. The building presents a combination of standard and non-standard building techniques, and is based on solid substantive foundations. It not only entertains, but also teaches about one of the least known (in terms of general knowledge) cultures in the world. It can also be built by two people (first segment for one person and the second segment and the cart for the other).