Do wooden buildings last longer in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland due to drier (colder) climate, or because Danes often use sapwood instead of heartwood? (Wooden buildings don't last long in Denmark). -
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The World's Oldest Wooden Structure Has Just Been Discovered—And It's 467,000 Years Old | Architectural Digest
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