Before revision: A kotan generally comprised of cise (thatched-roof houses), hepereset (cages for keeping young bears usually for the iomante ceremony), an ashinru and/or menokol (lavatories for the males and females respectively), a pui (stilt warehouse for storing food), and various drying racks for wild plants, fish, and animal skins.
After revision: A kotan generally consisted of cise (thatched-roof houses), hepereset (cages for keeping young bears usually for the iomante ceremony), an ashinru and/or menokol (lavatories for the males and females respectively), a pui (stilt warehouse for storing food), and various drying racks for wild plants, fish, and animal skins.