Скачать или смотреть How Clay Blocks Were Harvested by Hand in 19th–20th Century Germany

Discover the traditional techniques of clay harvesting used by European farmers for centuries. In regions like Germany’s Hunsrück, clay was a cornerstone of rural construction, forming the walls, ovens, and infill of timber-framed houses. This video showcases how blocks were carefully extracted, shaped, and prepared for building, using only simple tools, water, and skill passed down through generations. Learn how clay’s natural properties—its insulating power, workability, and abundance—made it an essential material before industrial bricks and cement became widespread.

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Original source material: Hunsrück 1962 – 8 Min. (SW)
Aufnahme/Schnitt/Kommentar: Gabriel Simons    • Lehm beim bäuerlichen Hausbau. Teil 1: Abk...   . CC BY 4.0.

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