ukok

Meanings

• noun

  A type of ancient Siberian lake dwelling, characterized by circular or oval-shaped structures made of wood and turf.

  - "The archeological site at Batomunai in Lake Baikal contains many well-preserved ukok structures."
  - "The exact purpose of the ukok dwellings remains a subject of ongoing research among archaeologists."

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Variants

List of all variants of ukok that leads to same result
uke , ukes

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Etymology

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Derived from the Buryat and Mongolian words 'ukhaan' or 'ukhan' meaning 'circular' or 'ring-shaped'.

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Trivia

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1. The ukok culture is also known as the 'Baikal culture' or the 'Burial Mound culture'.

2. The ukok dwellings were often built on stilts over the water, allowing the inhabitants to fish and hunt from their doorsteps.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pit-house: A type of dwelling common in many pre-Columbian cultures in North and South America, similar in structure to the ukok dwellings.

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Culture

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The ukok culture is believed to have existed from approximately 2000 BC to 500 AD in the southern Siberian region. It is known for its distinctive art, characterized by intricate animal designs and geometric patterns.

How to Memorize "ukok"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a circular or oval-shaped dwelling made of wood and turf, surrounded by water. Visualize the intricate designs and patterns that are characteristic of ukok art.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ukok' with the image of a circular dwelling and the intricate designs and patterns that are characteristic of its art.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CIRCLE' to remember the meaning of 'ukok': 'C' for circular, 'I' for intricate, 'R' for ring-shaped, 'C' for characteristic, and 'E' for elaborate.

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