In Japan, trees in the path of urban development or road construction are often relocated rather than cut down. This reflects the country’s deep respect for nature and commitment to environmental preservation.
Using specialized techniques, experts carefully bind and protect the roots before transplanting the tree to a new location.
This approach ensures the preservation of greenery while allowing infrastructure projects to move forward.
Stone-built Snake Bridge on the Macclesfield Canal in England.
The ‘Snake Bridge’ or 'Roving Bridge' is a bridge over a canal constructed to allow a horse towing a boat to cross the canal when the towpath changes sides, without having to be unhitched from the boat.
This Sumerian house plan, dating back around 5,000 years, offers a glimpse into the architectural sophistication of the Ur III period.
The clay tablet, from the city of Umma, depicts a residential structure centered around a courtyard. Dimensions are given in cubits, likely corresponding to room sizes. Parallel lines represent walls, while doorways are indicated, providing a detailed representation of the house's layout.
Vorderasiatisches Museum, Berlin
