Question

Why did new arrivals to Athens live in huts

Answer 1

Military was important arts and philosophy where also important. So that was mainly the people that came to Athens so they stayed in the huts because they were 'important'.

Answer 2

Answer: The new arrivals to Athens had to live in huts because there were no houses available for them.

Explanation: According to the historian Tucidides Athens was with too many inhabitants and those who suffered the greatest suffering due to the crowding of the city were the new arrivals because there was no housing for them.