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Why were teepes' faced east?

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∙ 16y ago
Updated: 12/19/2022

The teepee faced east so it was towards the rising sun and away from the harsh west winds. This made it warmer inside the teepee and wind didn't get through the entrance flaps as much. It is also spelled tipi by native Cheyenne speakers who translate it to English.

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