
This Indian Village's Living Bridges Grow Stronger With Time
Deep in Meghalaya's rainforest, a village accessible only by 3,500 stone steps is home to bridges made entirely from living tree roots. The harder it rains, the more beautiful it becomes.
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Deep in Meghalaya's rainforest, a village accessible only by 3,500 stone steps is home to bridges made entirely from living tree roots. The harder it rains, the more beautiful it becomes.

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