Boue, eau et bois : Le système qui a maintenu une ville de 1604 ans à flot

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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 used 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 story isn't just history—it's a lesson in timeless innovation.