You can often find yurts in Uchquduq auls. The yurt is the main roof over the head for the indigenous people who have been involved in animal husbandry since ancient times. It is very convenient in terms of mobility: it can be quickly assembled, disassembled and transported.

According to historical sources, yurts, that is, felt tents, appeared in the 3rd century BC.

In addition to yurts, Uchquduq has a history associated with tea drinking.

Of course, we have all heard about tea drinking from the hands of a young bride. This tradition also exists in Uchquduq auls, but it has a different form and peculiarity. Girls from an early age learn from their mothers the secrets of making tea. The young bride should serve tea at the guest’s request: liquid, strong, with or without milk. The bride must pour and serve tea according to the established custom. And this is the most important moment of tea drinking.

A guest of Uchquduq auls should try the local dish – beshbarmaq. The local population will not let the guest go until they slaughter a ram in his honor and cook beshbarmaq. Together with beshbarmaq, a boiled head of a ram is served on a platter. According to the Uchquduq people, this is a symbol of reverence and respect.

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Photos by Siroj Aslonov, UzA