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Two reasons. Most of the ground is permafrost. Meaning that the buildings sink due to heat collected under the building, the spring thaw and effects of climate change. The pilings can reach to solid ground up to twenty feet below the permafrost line. Also raising the buildings allows the building to be heated from below without the heat escaping into the ground (and sinking the building).
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How do the clues give you clues to the meaning of acropolis?
The upper part, or the citadel, of a Grecian city; especially, the citadel of Athens.
When did imhotep live?
Imhotep lived during the 27th century BCE in ancient Egypt. He was a polymath, serving as a high priest, architect, physician, and advisor to the pharaoh Djoser. Imhotep is best known for designing the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which is considered one of the earliest colossal stone buildings in history.
How would you define acropolis?
An acropolis is a fortified area of a city built on a high ground, typically used for defense in ancient Greek city-states. It often included important religious, governmental, and cultural buildings. The most famous example is the Acropolis of Athens, which includes the Parthenon.
Why did the Aztecs live in huts?
Not all Aztecs did, but most used to. As a culture submerged in religious superstition, the great Aztec temples only housed the high priests, and those rich enough to invest in the construction of the temple. There were rich an poor people back then to, the poor lived in huts because they could not afford to live anywhere els, hope this helps.
Compare and Contrast pyramids and mastabas?
Pyramids and mastabas are both ancient Egyptian architectural structures used for burials. However, pyramids are larger and grander in scale compared to mastabas. Pyramids are characterized by their triangular shape and were mainly built for pharaohs, while mastabas were rectangular and were used by nobles and high-ranking officials.
How high can grass grow in the arctic?
There are no grass in the Arctic
How did arctic foxes get there name?
They live in the high Arctic regions and they are foxes.
How many high rise buildings in Texas?
Texas has 43 high rise buildings in the inner city.
Is it ok to Stucco a one story home on 14' high pilings near a river?
The only thing that wouldn't be good for it is with the humidity mold would be a constant problem.
Who repairs very high buildings?
In repairing high buildings Engineers and Architects work hand in hand to fix it.
Why aren't there any buildings over thirteen stories high?
There are thousands of buildings over thirteen stories high.
What floor is missing from many high rise buildings?
Floor 13 is missing from many high rise buildings.
A city famous for high buildings?
The city that is famous for high buildings is New York City with 6,504 high-rise buildings. However, New York only ranks second to Hong Kong with 7,896.
High barrier between East and West erected during the 1961 Berlin crisis?
Berlin Wall.
How many high rise buildings does Mumbai has?
There are currently 48 highrise buildings (buildings above 90 metres) And there are over 100 in construction
How are right triangles used in building construction?
i have no absaloute clue what so ever Traditionally in the western world, walls in buildings are erected to be perfectly vertical. Rooms are constructed usually with square corners. The requirement for a building being perfectly vertical is all the more critical in high rise buildings and sky scrapers. Hence the right triangles are used in laying brick, cutting wood etc.
What is saving the Arctic fox from extinction?
The high population numbers of the Arctic fox are saving it. It is in no danger of extinction.
