The Tuareg live in tents, which are mainly made up of goat skins and mats. These settlements were all rural, which means that these tents were situated in the countryside and were also nomadic. In the rural communities there were around six to ten different tents all situated in one area. The Tuareg term for tent is khalma. When they arrive at a spot after a long time of travelling they let their camels to kneel down, with knee pads being added before the arrival, presumably. After they have chosen the site, they decide to pitch up a tent , use some poles and unroll the tent canvas made of both Camel and Goat hair, as a means of insulation from the searing desert heat, causing the skin to burn immediately upon contact. After, they spread their mats on the ground as pictured above and insert furniture like chests, cushions, trays and stoves. During acerbic or harsh weather like cold winter nights or a sandstorm, the Tuareg decide to pin down very carefully and close the tents, but when its day they usually just stand inside and roll up the bottom of the canvas so they might be able to get a cool breeze through.