What was stone guss, which was characteristic of more permanent inland houses in the traditional architecture of the UAE?
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Correct answer: A. A lime mixture made from seashells and chalk
- Step 1: Building materials ranged from coral, mud and stone through to palm fronds and animal hair. Answer: A lime mixture made from seashells and chalk. The use of stone guss, a lime mixture derived from seashells and a chalk and water paste, was characteristic of more permanent inland houses. Why not the others: Imported Portland hydraulic cement, Melted bitumen asphalt and Crushed volcanic pumice stone don't fit.
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