Living root bridges are a kind of tree shaping in which rivers are spanned by bridges formed out of the roots of ficus plants.

Dec 10, 2018 · A comprehensive database of tribal botanical architecture, focusing on living root bridges.

Mar 30, 2023 · There are 72 bridges and other living root structures in the Indian state of Meghalaya, some of which date back 500 years. Among the best known is this double-decker …

Oct 12, 2024 · Living root bridges are natural wonders found primarily in the dense rainforest of Meghalaya, India. Locals have been guiding the roots of rubber fig trees across rivers and …

Living root bridges are not only functional structures, but they are also intrinsically connected to their surroundings. They provide slope stability and contribute to the ecosystem in various ways.

Believed to have been built by the Khasi tribe of Meghalaya, using locally available natural resources like tree branches, trunks, and roots, these bridges have been ingeniously planned …

May 25, 2025 · To adapt to this extreme environment, the indigenous Khasi and War communities developed an ingenious solution: bridges made from the living aerial roots of rubber fig trees …

Crafted by generations of the Khasi tribe, Meghalaya’s living root bridges are a rare harmony of human ingenuity and nature’s resilience. These bridges are not only functional but also …

Nov 14, 2023 · Tucked away in the remote hills of Meghalaya, India, you'll find a true wonder of traditional Khasi engineering: the living root bridges. These structures are skillfully crafted from …

Dec 18, 2025 · Ingeniously crafted by the Khasi and Jaintia peoples, these structures are not built but grown from the aerial roots of the Rubber Fig trees, ingeniously guided across rivers and …