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Schist house

Portugal

“Schist” is a type of crystalline metamorphic stone. It is easily split, creating a flat surface. For centuries, this “horizontal” stone became the ideal building material to create weatherproof, secure houses. Today, many original homes made of schist still stand and remain occupied by the residents of the village.

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Uploaded on November 6, 2019
Taken on September 8, 2019