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Shanirak is the circular wooden structural element located at the top of traditional felt tents (yurts) belonging to Kazakh, Kyrgyz, and other Central Asian Turkic communities. Positioned at the highest point of the tent, it supports the dome of the structure and allows light and air to enter the interior. Usually made from durable types of wood, the shanirak serves as the central point where the roof’s wooden struts converge. In addition to its structural function, it holds symbolic significanc