One interesting feature of neolithic round houses in northern Europe was a shallow pit at one or both sides of the doorway.
Its purpose was unknown until archaeologists tried living in a replica village. When it started to rain, the chickens would all run inside, and give themselves a dustbath to dry their feathers, creating a shallow basin in the chalk floor.
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Date: 2023-12-04 12:55 am (UTC)Its purpose was unknown until archaeologists tried living in a replica village. When it started to rain, the chickens would all run inside, and give themselves a dustbath to dry their feathers, creating a shallow basin in the chalk floor.