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Early medieval longhouses were constructed of wood framing and covered with grass or branches. 

In the Gothic Period stained glass window technology was closely guarded secret.

An iwan is a vaulted open room most often facing outside in an Islamic Mosque.

The Hittite Empire was located in what modern country. 

The period before people developed the ability to write is known as:

A Canopic jar in an Egyptian tomb contained grain or wine offerings to the gods.

The purpose of the carvings on Egyptian temples and tombs were both religious and political.

Approximately how many pyramids are there in modern Egypt?

The shape of the  Bent Pyramid of Dahsur South in Egypt had a different angle at the top of the pyramid than on the bottom.

In Islamic Architecture this culture developed complicated cisterns which were used to store wine.