> Maybe this is why some cultures periodically set their homes on fire. Strengthens the walls Well, the wikipedia link that you provided says that there is no

> Maybe this is why some cultures periodically set their homes on fire. Strengthens the walls Well, the wikipedia link that you provided says that there is no evidence for that claim since the houses were destroyed in the burning. Two possible explanations on wikipedia for why it was done are recycling of building material and symbolic end of houses.