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traditional houses
The dwellings, current or of former times, that characterize a given culture.
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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.