The
cone-shaped shelter has five main advantages:
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A good surface/volume ratio, that means a space with less dispersants
surfaces
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A decent resistance to rain and snow given by the pointed roof-top
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A relative ease in shelter reconstruction (as already said the
population was nomad)
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A simple structure: branches and turf don’t allow complex nodes or
stiffness. Furthermore, metals weren’t used, so there was not the
technological idea of nails
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The cone-shape and the opening at the top enhance ventilation and
smoke’s flow to the upper part of the hut allowing a fire in the
center during cooler months.