What ancient structures are earthquake proof?

Think about the Horyu-Ji temple's pagoda in Japan, Peru's Machu Picchu, the ancient Chinese buildings in the Forbidden City, the Europe castles from the Middle Ages, or the ancient temples in India. They have all stood the test of time and defied forces of nature and survived calamities like earthquakes.



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Think about the Horyu-Ji temple's pagoda in Japan, Peru's Machu Picchu, the ancient Chinese buildings in the Forbidden City, the Europe castles from the Middle Ages, or the ancient temples in India. They have all stood the test of time and defied forces of nature and survived calamities like earthquakes.

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The Incan civilization, renowned for their exceptional architectural skills, devised a unique technique to mitigate earthquake damage. The Incas constructed stone pillars known as Inti Watana, which were carefully carved and placed to absorb the energy produced by seismic waves.

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According to the United States Geological Survey, there is no place on Earth that is earthquake-free. There are some places that are more prone to earthquakes than others, though.

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Antakya, known as Antioch in ancient times, has been repeatedly destroyed by earthquakes and rebuilt over history. But residents fear it will be a long time before it recovers from this one, and that its unique historical identity may never be fully restored.

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One of the key features of Japanese buildings is the use of seismic isolation bearings. These bearings allow the building to move horizontally during an earthquake, reducing the stress on the structure and minimizing damage.

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Hence, staying in top floor of a high-rise building is practically safer than to be in the open street among the stampede of fear-stricken people. Tall buildings offer maximum security from an earthquake jolt if the areas do not fall in the epicenter of extremely powerful earthquake.

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