Why traditional Kullu houses are more resistant to Himalayan earthquakes ?
byTraditional Kullu houses combine the weight, solidity and coolness of a stone building with the flexibility and earthquake-resisting qualities of a wooden one.
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Traditional Kullu houses combine the weight, solidity and coolness of a stone building with the flexibility and earthquake-resisting qualities of a wooden one.
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