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Old 02-20-2016, 11:48 AM   #15
johndallman
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Default Re: The Walls of Shussel (first built at TL1)

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Originally Posted by Icelander View Post
What would be the effects of a millenia or two on that kind of wall? ... Hot and sunny, for the most part, with, if anything, slightly less rain that in good for crops.
Well, it will need maintenance. The way to make that a tolerable burden is to use asphalt for mortar and waterproofing, which has ample historical precedent, but does require that the stuff be available within a reasonable distance.
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