Carpets

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The Curious History of Your Home

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2024-06-18

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In remotest Siberia, an intrepid archaeologist uncovers the oldest rug known to man. The Moors of north Africa occupy Spain, bringing new floor coverings with them. A young girl’s innovation turns a small Georgia town into the carpet capital of the world. And the Dalai Lama flees Tibet, taking his carpets with him… A Noiser production, written by Roger Morris. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started with a 7-day free trial. Or, if you’re on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • It's 1949.

  • We're in the Pazyric Valley of Siberia, about 5,000ft above sea level.

  • It's a remote spot deep in the heart of the rugged Altai Mountains.

  • As you look around at the snow clad peaks towering over you, a biting wind brings tears to your eyes.

  • You can't help thinking, how could anyone live here?

  • But for millennia, this bleak, inhospitable environment has been home to the nomadic tribes whose herds still roam these lofty pastures.

  • It's also been the resting place for their dead.