When man first began to build shelters for himself about 800 years ago he concentrated on providing effective walls and roof. The floor go-t scant attention because it was already provided by the earth. The first soft floor coverings ware probably reeds, rush mats and skins.
Reference:
Billingham, P. 1977. Introductory guide to floors and flooring. (BG). NBRI/CSIR. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/4697 .
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