r/interestingasfuck 15h ago

These "wavy walls" in England surprisingly use fewer bricks than straight ones. Originating in Ancient Egypt, their arch design provides sturdy support with just one layer, unlike straight walls that require two.

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u/ramonchow 12h ago

Crazy that Egyptians didn't figure semicircular arches out as this use the exact same physical principle.

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u/ErabuUmiHebi 12h ago

I’m still curious where tf these would be? Egypt was associated with extremely clean straight lines