Interesting facts about the customs Bashny.Net

The word "Customs" comes from the Turkic word "tamga" means the nomadic peoples of Central Asia, a brand that is usually placed on various items as a sign of ownership. In the Ancient Rus in the Golden Horde was called Tamga trading fee. In Turkic nomadic tribes tamgha posed primarily on livestock (horses) and various items of special value. Tamga could designate as belonging to an individual animal or property owner, as well as belonging to a particular race / tribe (tribal tamga and so on. D.).