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traditional houses [1]

The dwellings, current or of former times, that characterize a given culture.
traditional houses [1] Rudimentary dwelling made from tree branches and straw. Dwelling of African countries, usually made of straw and clay and covered with a straw roof. Portable dwelling of the nomadic peoples of central and northern Asia composed of a wooden frame covered with felt. Round or oval dwelling of North American Indians made of poles covered with bark, matting and skins. Dome-shaped Inuit dwelling made of blocks of snow or ice.

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hut

Rudimentary dwelling made from tree branches and straw.

hut

Dwelling of African countries, usually made of straw and clay and covered with a straw roof.

yurt

Portable dwelling of the nomadic peoples of central and northern Asia composed of a wooden frame covered with felt.

wigwam

Round or oval dwelling of North American Indians made of poles covered with bark, matting and skins.

igloo

Dome-shaped Inuit dwelling made of blocks of snow or ice.