Archive. The Mongols. The ancient Mongols were a nomadic civilization, meaning they never really settled. This was somewhat of a disadvantage, for the enemy could easily take back an unoccupied city, or town.They lived in “gers”, or “yurts”. Gers and yurts are an Asian tent, made of felt and skins stretched over a pole frame.rchive. The Mongols. The ancient Mongols were a nomadic civilization, meaning they never really settled. This was somewhat of a disadvantage, for the enemy could easily take back an unoccupied city, or town.