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In the Old Stone Age, early humans relied on natural formations such as caves or rock overhangs for shelter. When preferred caves were scarce, they crafted rudimentary huts from available materials like branches, animal hides, bones, grass, and mud. These temporary structures suited a nomadic lifestyle centered on hunting and gathering. Simple fires at the entrances and makeshift windbreaks offered basic protection from the elements and predators. Despite their primitiveness, these early shelters set a precedent for creative use of local resources to craft secure environments.