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They’re not the world’s tallest or longest bridges, but a string of humble river crossings sculpted from tree roots in India are engineering marvels that contain lessons for modern architects.

In the mist-shrouded hills of Meghalaya, where the skies often weep in endless rain, nature has gifted the world one of its most unique wonders—the living root bridges. These bridges, found ...

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Pynursla: Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday expressed awe at Meghalaya’s famed living root bridges, describing them as a “vision of the past” and a symbol of harmony between humans and ...

In mountainous northeast India, the sinewy bridges that span the region’s rivers and streams are natural—and man-made—wonders. They’re fashioned from the pliable, strong roots of Ficus elastica, a ...