SidI was helping kiddo with his history. He is digging knowing more about architecture, but it's soooo eurocentric
Like look at this. The Temple of the Flourishing Dharma (Horiyu-ji). Built in the 7th century. One of the oldest wooden buildings in the world. It has survived earthquakes and fires. How was it built? I don't know because my education thought Europe was the center of everything.
Apparently the shinbashira, or central pillar, is the key to the longevity of these structures. The central pillar of the Temple of Flourishing Dharma is a tree that was cut down in 594. The wood extends 3 meters into the earth, and planted at the base is a relic believed to be a bone that belonged to Buddha.
ReadyFreddy@interneteh from what I understand, besides not using glue or nails, they also use the wood in the same direction it grew, so the bottom of the tree is also the bottom of the pillars after cut into lumber
xswarmxferalx@interneteh wooden jigs is my guess
SwindlerOfInsanity@interneteh as someone currently doing a history class with the same problem. I can totally relate. :/