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Cypress Wood
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Historical and Mythological Significance
The utilization of cypress wood dates back to the Early Bronze Age, specifically around the Aegean basin. Its use in construction was frequently mandated by early legal codes, such as those attributed to Lycurgus (though surviving fragments suggest the codes were actually written on cured cypress planks, not wood itself) [4].
Architectural Application and Durabili…