11 sats \ 3 replies \ @Natalia 24 Jun freebie \ parent \ on: Stacker Saloon
I wonder when the buildings started to switch from building with rocks to bricks - I really like those stone houses, not only perfectly blend with nature, but also so earthy.
Yes they were. Modern man is also very much incapable of affording such houses. Stone is much more expensive now. But then I look at some of the houses people build in the Himalyas with layers of wood and stones. Their structures easily withstand many earthquakes in the mountains.
These earthquake-resistant structures lack metal and mortar, allowing them to flex as needed during a tremor.
They are called 'Kath Kuni' in the Himalyas
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beautiful! the typical Ottoman houses are also built with wood and stone, which keeps cool in summer and warm in winter. 👀
cc @DarthCoin
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Actually, I've read it somewhere that this technique was brought up to the Himalyas from Istanbul in ottoman times when India and Turkiye used to have free trade by road..
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