What Is The Black Tent Project?
The Black Tent Project is an interactive and immersive cultural tour platform dedicated to reviving and exploring the nomadic heritage and the Textile-Carpet Legacy of Turkey and Central Asia. Through our specially curated experiences, participants will step into the ancient world of Anatolian and Turkic civilizations, living their traditions in their original geographical context. In addition to our nomadic life tours, we offer specialized programs focused on the rich textile and carpet-making traditions of Turkey and Central Asia. From the hand-woven goat hair "Black Tent"—a symbol of nomadic resilience—to the intricate patterns and technics of oriental carpets, and Central Asian textiles, our journeys bring history, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage to life. Join us to weave your own path through the stories of nomads, artisans, and ancient civilizations!
You Will...
Discover the wonders of ancient civilizations in the cultural capitals of the World; Turkey, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan
Discover the wonders of ancient civilizations in the cultural capital of the world: Turkey. Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Encounter the hidden treasures of Istanbul, Konya, Antalya, Ephesus, Marv, Bukhara, Khiva, and Samarqand. The oldest and the most mysterious cities in the Mediterranean and Central Asia. Visit monuments and museums, cultural centers, and authentic marketplaces. See textiles and ethnographic artifacts. Experience the Turkic culture in all of its aspects, including its history, archaeology, culinary repertoire, and hospitality.
Live the nomadic life of ancient Anatolians
Revive the ancient Anatolian nomadic lifestyle and ethnic culture by practicing migration and "living in pasture" experiences in their ancestral environment. Traditional cheese and bread making are attractive side activities of the experience.
Wool processing “a la nomade”
Experience the processing of wool from fleece to the woven carpet. Combing, spinning, natural dyes, loom preparation and weaving will take place at the stopping points of this amazing trajectory.
Experience life in the black tent
Made of black goat hair, the black tent was an integral part of the time-honored nomadic lifestyle. The same tent will be with us during the journey of daily migration, in the encampment, while cooking and living the nature.
Involve yourself in the pure natural atmosphere
Benefit from the scenic beauty of the Mediterranean and Central Asia full of inspiration. In the different locations during our cultural journey, we will be surrounded by Mediterranean scrub forests of pines, cedar and juniper trees, alpine grazing lands, deserts, and ancient cities and bazaars. Picturesque landscapes will embellish our view.
Visit ancient cities
Walk of the ancient agoras of the famous cities of the Lycians, Hellenes, Romans Byzantines Sogdians, Seljuks and Ottomans. Breathe the exotic scents of glorious history, and feel the magnificence.
Taste delicious Ottoman Anatolian and Central Asian Turkmen nomad cuisine.
Distilled from many sub-cultures, Ottoman and Central Asian cuisine is a mixture of exotic flavors and colors. Anatolian and Central Asian Turkmen nomad cooking is a combination of practicality and available resources, which created distinct tastes and cooking methods. Won't you try it?
Kaş, Turkey
We’ll experience the diversity of Turkish culture in Istanbul and experience the ethnic culture of Anatolian Turkmens during the nomadic adventure. We and make a visit to the southwest Anatolian cities of the ancient Lycian and Roman empires (Optional extension tour, please contact us for details).
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