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By literal definition a 'caveman' would have lived in a cave.

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During which century did caveman live?

Cavemen were on the earth during the paleolithic era. This is roughly between 2,000,000 and 40,000-10,000 years ago. It is beleived by many modern anthropologists that caves were never permanent homes but only serves as temporary dwellings or seasonal shelters for nomadic tribes.


Did cavemen dig their own caves?

Cavemen did not dig their own caves. They typically sought shelter in natural caves or rock formations, or they constructed simple shelters using leaves, branches, and animal skins. It's unlikely that they had the tools or technology to dig extensive underground dwellings.


What kind of homes did the Achumawi live in?

The Achumawi traditionally lived in cone-shaped houses made of poles covered with tule reeds or brush. These homes were called wickiups and were easily constructed and transported to different locations as they followed seasonal resources.


How do cavemen used caves as?

Cavemen used caves as shelter for protection from the elements, predators, and other dangers. They would seek out natural caves or create their own shelters by modifying caves with materials like rocks and branches. Caves also provided a stable and cool environment for storage of tools, food, and other resources.


What kind of homes did the California-intermountain tribes live in?

The California-intermountain tribes traditionally lived in different types of homes depending on their location and environment. Some tribes, like the Miwok, lived in conical houses made of pole frames covered in brush or tule reeds. Others, like the Paiute, built dome-shaped homes from brush or woven mats. These homes were designed to be easily constructed and deconstructed as the tribes moved seasonally.