How to look like “living bridges” in India (photos)
They are built from 10 to 15 years and can withstand the weight of 50 people.
The town of Cherrapunji in the Indian state of Meghalaya known for two features. First, it is one of the most humid and rainy places on the planet and has repeatedly beaten the world record for the amount of precipitation. And secondly, here are the famous root bridges.
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“Live” design is a great team work of man and nature. They are created from the roots of the ficus elastica, which the locals (the Khasi people) to help grow in the right direction.
To make such a living bridge, Khasi cut from the trunks of hazel rods, throws them across the river and allowed them the roots of the ficus, located on one side. Gradually, entwining twigs, roots begin to grow and reach the other shore.
The average “growing” such a natural bridge takes 10 to 15 years.
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These designs are very sturdy and can withstand up to 50 people. By the way, over time, the bridges become stronger. Now some of the existing root bridge for more than 500 years.
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