The wooden piles that support Venice

[Montero]

Interesting (longish) article on how the wooden piles that support Venice were done and a bit on their survival. Also interested on how the Venetians protected the forests that supplied them.

Mud, water and wood: The system that kept a 1604-year-old city afloat

Most modern structures are built to last 50 years or so, but ingenious ancient engineering has kept this watery city afloat for more than 1,600 years – using only wood.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Brian G Turner]

I first heard about this on FaceBook, and didnt believe it. I do now.

 

[mosaix]

A recent television program mentioned this and how the mud compression excludes oxygen and thus prevents rotting of the wood.

 

[Eyeball]

Why didn't they build Venice on dry land in the first place?