In swampy places, alder piles driven close together beneath… - Vitruvius

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In swampy places, alder piles driven close together beneath the foundations of buildings take in the water which their own consistence lacks and remain imperishable forever, supporting structures of enormous weight and keeping them from decay. Thus a material which cannot last even a little while above ground, endures for a long time when covered with moisture.

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Marcus Vitruvius Pollio (born ca. 80/70 BC?; died ca. 25 BC) was a Roman writer, architect and engineer, active in the 1st century BC.

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Native Name: Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

Alternative Names: Vitruvius Pollio • Pollio Vitruvius • Marcus Vitruvius • Lucius Vitruvius Cordo • Marcus Vitruvius Mamurra

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