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The ancient Greeks had written Building standards and  codes.

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The 4th Century (325) BC inscribed stele of Eleusis

This stele is kept in the museum of Eleusis.

Its text refers to a decree concerning the manufacture of bronze fittings known as “empolia” and “poloi” for the erection of the columns of the Philonian Stoa, named after the architect Philon, a portico in front of the much older building, the Telestirion. The decree comprises strict technical specifications, and, therefore, constitutes one of the oldest European standards.

 

Last Updated :08/01/2002

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