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How Are Large Parts Of The Great Wall Of China Held Together? By "Biocrusts"

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Ming-era Great Wall of China used rammed earth as a building material. In some places, this has fostered a “living” part of the wall, allowing for the growth of cyanobacteria, mosses, and lichens. New research suggests these “biocrusts’ are actually helping to keep the Great Wall together.

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How Are Large Parts Of The Great Wall Of China Held Together? By "Biocrusts"

A mixture of cyanobacteria, lichens, and mosses forms a “living” cement that protects the wall from the effects of the elements.

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