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There are an absolute ton of poorly made 9th century buildings that did not survive, which is why it makes news when one is found and ones that exist are touris

There are an absolute ton of poorly made 9th century buildings that did not survive, which is why it makes news when one is found and ones that exist are tourist attractions.

13of40 9y ago
If our ancestors were anything like us, a lot of those got torn down because the needs of the community changed.
- beat 9y ago
  Read How Buildings Learn, by Stewart Brand, for more on that subject.