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Isaac Kremer/ September 9, 2018/ / 0 comments
A cave dwelling in the clay regions of northwest China, of three common types: 1. A simple hole dug into a cliff. 2. A simple hole dug into a cliff, covered by a lean-to. 3. A vaulted chamber in a cliff; has rounded arch-shaped sections; some arches and walls are reinforced with bricks or stones. (Harris, 1977)