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Numerous historical structures in Istanbul are still standing resiliently after more than a century of construction, even though the city's relatively new earthquake-prone buildings number in the hundreds of thousands.

Castles in Wales tell a tale of power, resistance & historic significance

Windows, doorways, and hallways are risky places to be, even if you’re far from the blast and lucky enough to be inside a concrete-reinforced building

Structurally, the building is made up of white concrete, which has been carefully shaped to respond to the Sun’s trajectory

How have Rome's ancient aqueducts and architectural marvels such as the Pantheon, which features the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome, endured the test of time? Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and other institutions believe they have uncovered the mystery of the durability of the 2,000-year-old structures - self-healing concrete.

The discoveries have shed light on the complex and varied history of the 14,000 square meter moat, which has previously been used as a medieval orchard

A castle that has never stopped being inhabited since the day it was founded

One of the best-preserved castles in Greece

The moat probably performed defensive functions

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