Many people in the district keep livestock on a subsistence level, primarily for milk production.
Evidence at the site suggests that the monks were involved in agricultural activity and kept livestock.
"Thank the gods we were able to keep what livestock they brought outside," Khezal said.
"And the low wall seems more likely to keep livestock out of the gardens than for defense."
To keep livestock away from the guests William built a fence around the hotel.
Despite the development of the urban economy, local people continue to keep livestock.
People resort to growing their own food and keeping livestock.
Some would hunt, cut wood or keep livestock far from the plantation.
They can no longer afford to keep livestock on their farms.
The central courtyard was used for working, gathering, and sometimes keeping small livestock.