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____________ were used to build houses and other shelters during the Egyptian civilization.

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Sun-dried clay bricks

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Moist clay bricks

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Mud and dust bricks

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Solid stones

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The correct option is A Sun-dried clay bricks
Moist bricks cannot be used in building houses and other type of shelters as they are not rigid. Sun-dried clay bricks were used by the Egyptians in building various shelters.

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