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Why Were Ancient Doors So Small

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Why Were Ancient Doors So Small

Why were ancient doors so small?

A doorway is more than an opening in a wall. Its height, width, location, and construction can reflect the practical needs and cultural expectations of the people who built it.

Some surviving ancient entrances appear surprisingly low or narrow when compared with modern doors. Their dimensions have inspired several possible explanations involving construction methods, climate, security, social customs, building purpose, and the ways particular spaces were entered and used.

AW-009 — Why Were Ancient Doors So Small examines the evidence behind these possibilities and considers what ancient entrances can tell us about the communities that created them.

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