Early Dwellings

Early Dwellings

Thatched Hut 'Bure' Fijian Cultural Center

Neolithic man (20,000BC-5,000BC) emerged from their cave dwellings to erect buildings and settlements near rivers. Simple structures of grass, bud-bricks, and even stone provided protection. Walls around the settlement kept enemies at a distance. The building of settlements freed time for more artistic endeavours, such as the creation of pottery and basket weaving. [MH] {NR}