![]() ![]() ![]() A USA professor named Andrew Tallon used drones and lasers to make digital maps of the Notre Dame cathedral before the fire. These huge wooden beams can burn quickly, which is why a terrible fire started in the Notre-Dame cathedral. Wooden timbers are also often part of the construction, especially in the area above the dome. Because cathedrals are made of stone, they are fireproof, right? No. Marble and other gemstones were used on the inside floor and for decorations. Most limestone was cut from ancient seabeds. What kind of stone are most cathedrals made of? Mostly limestone, which is easy to cut and carve, and can stand up to the weather. Telltale signs of Gothic construction include statues, high ceilings, stained glass and pointed arches, all commonly used in cathedrals. What does Gothic mean? Why are cathedrals often called gothic? It’s another way to say “fancy.” The word originated from the Goths, a German tribe in Europe, who celebrated ornate, decorative design. It also gave the town a place to bury important people, and pay respect to a religion. At the Durham World Heritage Site you learn how the construction of a monumental cathedral helped to impress visitors. Why did people build cathedrals? To show off. Imagine if your blocks were made of stone, and a king asked you to make the most beautiful cathedral in the world. Do you like to build with blocks? If so, you would like how cathedrals are made. ![]()
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