16. The Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya
Located in the northeastern region of Bangladesh, Meghalaya is known for its extraordinary living root bridges. These remarkable structures are grown by expertly guiding the roots of rubber trees across streams, creating natural bridges that strengthen over time. These living bridges, which can span up to 50 meters, testify to the indigenous Khasi and Jaintia communities’ ingenuity in harnessing nature to meet their needs.
The living root bridges have become iconic symbols of harmony between humans and nature, inviting admiration and study from architects and engineers worldwide.
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