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What is the name of the traditional Kumeyaay house made from willow branches and tule reeds?

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The traditional Kumeyaay house is called an Ewaa. It is a dome-shaped structure made from willow branches and covered with tule reeds or other plant materials. The Ewaa provided shelter from the elements and was well-suited to the Kumeyaay's semi-nomadic lifestyle.
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