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Wooden Houses in One of the Driest Cities in the World: the Explanation Lies in the Saltpeter

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How did a city in the heart of the Atacama Desert end up building its most iconic structures with imported wood? Discover the curious link between Iquique's architecture and the nitrate industry. Arturo Prat Square is one of Iquique's most iconic landmarks. A stroll through Iquique's historic center reveals that several of its most emblematic buildings are constructed of wood, specifically Oregon pine. This is surprising, given that the city is …
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How did a city in the heart of the Atacama Desert end up building its most iconic structures with imported wood? Discover the curious link between Iquique's architecture and the nitrate industry. Arturo Prat Square is one of Iquique's most iconic landmarks. A stroll through Iquique's historic center reveals that several of its most emblematic buildings are constructed of wood, specifically Oregon pine. This is surprising, given that the city is …

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meteored.cl broke the news on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
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