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Cover of Schlamm, Wasser und Holz: Das System, das eine 1604 Jahre alte Stadt über Wasser hielt
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Schlamm, Wasser und Holz: Das System, das eine 1604 Jahre alte Stadt über Wasser hielt

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Beneath its canals and palaces lies a forgotten forest of wooden piles, driven deep into the mud centuries ago. In a world without modern machinery, ancient builders harnessed water, mud, and wood to create a city that still "floats" today. What secret kept the wood from rotting? And what can modern engineers learn from this natural masterpiece? Venice's history isn't just history—it's a lesson in timeless innovation.

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