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What is the name for the traditional communal dwelling of the indigenous peoples of Borneo, a long wooden structure on stilts housing multiple families under one roof?

Answer: Longhouse — The longhouse (rumah panjang) is the traditional communal dwelling of many indigenous groups in Sabah and Sarawak, with separate family apartments opening onto a shared covered verandah.

The longhouse (rumah panjang) is the traditional communal dwelling of many indigenous groups in Sabah and Sarawak, with separate family apartments opening onto a shared covered verandah.

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