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They weren't under all houses. But in those houses lucky enough to be built over a cave they served several functions:

  1. The same functions as a modern basement.
  2. Air conditioning to keep the house cool in the heat of the day.
  3. A private family crypt for burying the dead.
  4. etc.
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