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Indian Temples as Earthquake-Proof Structures

Indian Temples as Earthquake-Proof Structures

Fun fact: The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Tamil Nadu, built over 1000 years ago, has withstood six recorded earthquakes—without a single crack. In an age where high-rises sway and collapse under tremors despite modern materials and technology, ancient Indian temples—built with neither steel nor concrete—stand tall and calm. Earthquake after earthquake, some of these stone giants …