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Why the Citadel Gate Hasn't Collapsed After 3300 Years
Above the Lion Gate of Mycenae, there's a triangular space intentionally left unfilled. It looks like decoration, but it's actually structural. It serves as a path to allow the hundreds of tons above to flow sideways, rather than pressing down directly on the gate frame. This method was used over a thousand years before the invention of the keystone arch. A nearby tomb using the same technique has a single stone over its gate weighing 120 tons, and it still stands firm after enduring multiple earthquakes for 3300 years.
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Lv.1
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Engineering wisdom from 3300 years ago is truly amazing. The relieving triangle that disperses load sideways has a lot to teach modern architecture, hmm!
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AuthorWas there any sharing of architectural technology back in that era?
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Lv.101
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Wow, it's amazing they thought of a structure to distribute the load even back then ๐ฎ I can't even imagine a single stone weighing 120 tons lol ๐ฑ
Lv.105
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There's a saying that stone bridges are really sturdy.
Lv.70
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That's amazing.
Lv.103
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Thanks for the interesting info today, I'll be back!
Lv.10
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Amazing!
Lv.59
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Whoa, 3300 years? That's wild lol
Lv.6
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I love you
Lv.73
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Were ancient people smarter? It's so fascinating.
Lv.73
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Oh, and happy holidays~~
Lv.8
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Have a great holiday!
Lv.59
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Very informative and helpful. Thank you again today.
Lv.101
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Thanks for the info.
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Wow...