ASTV. Venice's Miraculous Rise. Unraveling an Engineering Marvel

This video delves into the fascinating history and engineering ingenuity behind the construction of Venice, a city built on frozen marshes after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. It unravels the mystery of how the Venetians were able to erect a city on a seemingly inhospitable terrain by hammering wooden poles into the sandy soil, creating wooden platforms, and eventually building on top of them. The video explores the secrets of Venice's longevity, revealing how the submerged wooden foundation became petrified over time, transforming into a stone structure resistant to decay. It showcases the city's unique beauty and the indomitable spirit of adventure that inspired its creation. ASTV. Venice's Miraculous Rise. Unraveling an Engineering Marvel Venice's Miraculous Rise: Unraveling an Engineering Marvel Venice's Miraculous Rise