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earth floor

In many types of primitive dwellings, a floor providing a reasonably durable walking surface, and that was usually composed of a compacted mixture of earth, ashes, clay (if available), with additives such as lime, pebbles, or straw. Another addition–animal blood–was once thought to improve the stability of the compacted soil. Also see rammed earth.

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