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in the northwest region of China, there has been a tradition of building 窑洞(yaodong) since ancient times. The 窑洞 are warm in winter and cool in summer, but this type of architecture depends on geological conditions. The area is located on the Loess Plateau, where the soil is sticky and rainfall is scarce. You can find many photos and videos of cave dwellings online.