In the heat of equatorial Indonesia, deep within lush landscapes, hides some of the most impressive ancient structures in the world. The Hindu and Buddhist temples of this island nation were painstakingly crafted with stone so they would stand forever. Now they wait for you to find them. Put...
Throughout history city walls were made as protection from the enemy. They were usually massive structures, punctuated with guard towers. Some were built on hills, making invasions more difficult, while others fronted seas and oceans to protect the towns
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🌉 You love mind-blowing structures. So do we. Let's nerd out over them together. From moving bridges to stone bridges, and new bridges to historic bridges, these are the 30 most impressive spans around the world. PLUS: 🌉What It Takes to Build the World’s Most Extreme Bridges ...
The ancient Egyptian pyramids are some of the most impressive structures built by humans in ancient times. Many of the pyramids still 1 today for us see and explore. The pyramids were built to bury the Pharaohs and honour them. As part of their religion, the Egyptians 2 that the Pharaoh ...
Kearney. With that kind of money circulating, the arenas in which sporting dramas play out at the highest level are bound to be impressive structures. Still, in terms of architecture at least, some are even more remarkable than others. Here we take a look at 30 of the best. Featu...
Over time, the structures becamelarger, longer and taller, made of cement, steel, glassand cable, some stretchingfor miles over lakes, ravines and mountains. Impressive as they have become, the more fear-inducing they have become as well. ...
Retaining the timber-frame structures of the old dwellings, Domain Architects sought to preserve local memories while offering visitors a unique blend of tradition and modernity. The design revolves around a curved, elevated bridge-corridor connecting the two houses, allowing guests to meander through ...
Guarding the entrance to San Juan Bay, this 16th-century Spanish citadel is one of the most impressive structures in the Caribbean. Protected by a moat (with a drawbridge), stone battlements and rugged sea cliffs, the castle has repelled numerous attacks including several assaults by French ...
Thick stones hold the whole building firmly in place. Above all, pieces of wood interlock together, which makes the structures remarkably flexible, allowing walls to move in case of an earthquake.(木制框架减轻了地震时开口的压力。厚厚的石头把整座建筑牢牢地固定住了。最重要的是,木片联锁在一起,这...