Living root bridge called 'Jembatan Akar' connects two villages in Pesisir Selatan District, West Sumatra, Indonesia Bridge was made by weaving a combination of roots into two Kubang trees placed on ...
The living bridges of Cherrapunji are made from the roots of the Ficus elastica (Assam rubber) tree. This tree produces a series of secondary roots from higher up its trunk and can comfortably perch ...
These pictures show how villagers in one of the wettest places in the world have crafted 'living bridges' - using tree roots. Khasi Tribe communities living deep inside the valleys of Meghalaya in ...
They’re not the world’s tallest or longest bridges, but a string of humble river crossings sculpted from tree roots in India are engineering marvels that contain lessons for modern architects.
In Meghalaya's forests, living root bridges emerge from trained tree roots, connecting villages and showcasing indigenous knowledge, harmony with nature, and sustainable engineering. Less crowded and ...
Living root bridges in Meghalaya's forests illustrate an exceptional blend of natural engineering and cultural tradition. Crafted by the Khasi and Jaintia tribes using Ficus elastica roots, these ...
For centuries, indigenous groups in north-east India have crafted intricate bridges from living fig trees. Now this ancient skill is making its way to European cities. When monsoon clouds bring ...
Mawlynnong is utterly quiet when our hired cab pulls into the single main road of the village. It is just after lunch time; the tourist hordes have ticked this off their list and moved onto the next ...
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