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What is the traditional Navajo dwelling called?

  • Tipi

  • Igloo

  • Hogan

  • Longhouse

Answer

The traditional Navajo dwelling is called a hogan. It is a circular or hexagonal structure made of logs and earth, with a central hearth and a smoke hole in the roof. Hogans are still used today for ceremonial purposes and as homes by some Navajo families.
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