Today is the hottest of the summer and I've heard reports as high as 117'F at some friends houses. Now this is all fine and dandy when one has a gorgeous central A/C unit sitting atop the place but thousands of years ago there was no such things. What techniques did local tribes like the Gila and the Pima do to keep themselves cool? (Aside from the obvious shade and water)
2006-07-21 12:56:55 · 3 answers · asked by Leif B 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I can tell you a little about that, Tipi's were a cool place to be. Cliff dwellings were also usefull to keep cool. Other wise Native Americans got used to the heat.
2006-07-21 13:06:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I live in New Mexico and i have been to texas and arizona. I'll tell you the general rules for beating the heat;
DO NOT wear black !!!!
Keep water with you when you can
Wear a hat and sunscreen
Wear as little clothing as possible ( I know that sounds funny but I'm dead serious)
Keep cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jesse from New Mexico
2006-07-21 14:02:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Shade and water. And siesta. Underground or in cliff face dwellings help, too.
2006-07-21 13:00:03 · answer #3 · answered by terraform_mars 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋