what are the characteristics of stilt houses .....please help ,it's emergency till today's night

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Stilt houses or pile dwellings or palafitte are houses raised on piles over the surface of the soil or a body of water. Stilt houses are built primarily as a protection against flooding,but also serve to keep out vermin. The shady space under the house can be used for work or storage.