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Question 77

An archaeologist reconstructing an ordinary Egyptian house needs a common wall material. Which material best fits the evidence?

  1. Sun-dried mudbrickCorrect answer
  2. Cut granite blocks
  3. Imported cedar planks
  4. Fired porcelain panels

Explanation

Sun-dried mudbrick was practical and widely used for houses and many other everyday structures. Stone survives prominently in temples and tombs, but that durability should not make it the assumed material for all domestic buildings.

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