Excavating ancient structures in Soba, Sudan

Did you know that ancient mud bricks hold the secrets of civilizations long gone? These humble materials built cities thousands of years ago, preserving snapshots of daily life. They’re proof that innovation doesn’t need to be complex to change the world.

#Archaeology #History #MudBrick

I really enjoyed these low-budget movies #TheMoor, #Mudbrick, #TheOddity, and #Azrael. Now, I can't seem to find more of the same quality. I'm working on finding them, but I'm beginning to think they are not out there.

Crazy snake-worshipping fuck kills his entire family trying not to lose his mudbrick house.

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10/10 #WatchThisFilm

Tavs Jorgensen develops modern #cob bricks (cob = straw+earth mix) at centre for fine print research at UWE Bristol. They 3D print extrusion moulds, so you basically get another interlocking shape over night for the next batch. #adobe #mudbrick #earthbuilding #strawbuilding youtu.be/5pEbMuqdtTY?...
New #MapsMonday discovery today! We found Pirak Mound site perfectly depicted on this 1928 #map. This site, located on the Kachi-Bolan region of Baluchistan (Pakistan), was #excavated in the 1960-70s by French-Pakistani teams and was dated to circa 1700-700 BC. During this #excavation, they found extensive #mudbrick architecture, evidence of #rice cultivation, and figurines of horse riders!

Ancient DNA from plants found in 2,900-year-old mud brick could reveal secrets of the past

#AncientDNA #MudBrick #Archaeology #science

a construction material that returns to its original form, dirt, when shaken violently, even while economical and environmental friendly, isn't something that should be -- at least in its current form -- be allowed by any government with foresight. #mudbrick