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How wooden piles keep Venice standing for centuries
Venice’s centuries-old buildings rest on millions of wooden poles driven deep into the lagoon’s soft ground. Skilled builders used timber from different tree species to create sturdy foundations beneath the city’s islands and protect them from shifting soil.
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