European building activity determined from tree-ring-dated historical timber (IMAGE)

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European building activity determined from tree-ring-dated historical timber

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European building activity changes are shown by compiling annual felling dates of construction timbers from the thirteenth to seventeenth century, which are presented as index values in green. Distinct phases of building activity are highlighted by a black line whereas major decreasing or increasing changes building activity are indicated by red arrows.

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F. Ljungqvist, A. Seim, W. Tegel et al.

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