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'''Stone''', or '''rock''', is any solid material composed of a mass of geological minerals.<ref name="Earth Science">Jenner, Jan, et al., eds. (2008). "Weathering and Soil". ''[https://archive.org/details/focusoncaliforni0000unse_y1h5/mode/2up?view=theater Focus on Earth Science – California]''. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc., pp. 42–81.</ref> Due to its hardness, it became a common building material, resource, and trade good throughout human history. While some small stones can be used for buildings, often times a special type of mine known as a [[quarry]] is built to facilitate the removal of large building materials.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> Those working with stone are commonly called '''stonemasons'''.<ref>{{WP|Stonemasonry}}</ref> | '''Stone''', or '''rock''', is any solid material composed of a mass of geological minerals.<ref name="Earth Science">Jenner, Jan, et al., eds. (2008). "Weathering and Soil". ''[https://archive.org/details/focusoncaliforni0000unse_y1h5/mode/2up?view=theater Focus on Earth Science – California]''. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc., pp. 42–81.</ref> Due to its hardness, it became a common building material, resource, and trade good throughout human history. While some small stones can be used for buildings, often times a special type of mine known as a [[quarry]] is built to facilitate the removal of large building materials.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> Those working with stone are commonly called '''stonemasons'''.<ref>{{WP|Stonemasonry}}</ref> | ||
== History == | ==History== | ||
In the 5th century BCE, stone was commonly quarried to build houses, statues, and temples such as the [[Akropolis Sanctuary|Akropolis of Athens]].<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey|Assassin's Creed Odyssey]]''</ref> Given [[Egypt]]'s climate and the deserts ruling the landscape, stone was a common commodity used to build large temples and even the [[Pyramid|Pyramids]].<ref name="ACO" /> In [[Rome]], people used stone to engineer massive [[aqueduct]]s and impressive features such as the [[Colosseum]].<ref name="ACB">[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood|Assassin's Creed Brotherhood]]</ref> | In the 5th century BCE, stone was commonly quarried to build houses, statues, and temples such as the [[Akropolis Sanctuary|Akropolis of Athens]].<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey|Assassin's Creed Odyssey]]''</ref> Given [[Egypt]]'s climate and the deserts ruling the landscape, stone was a common commodity used to build large temples and even the [[Pyramid|Pyramids]].<ref name="ACO" /> In [[Rome]], people used stone to engineer massive [[aqueduct]]s and impressive features such as the [[Colosseum]].<ref name="ACB">[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood|Assassin's Creed Brotherhood]]</ref> | ||
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Stone is used as a crafting material across several [[Assassin's Creed (series)|''Assassin's Creed'' games]]. | Stone is used as a crafting material across several [[Assassin's Creed (series)|''Assassin's Creed'' games]]. | ||
== References == | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Resources]] | [[Category:Resources]] | ||
[[Category:Materials]] | [[Category:Materials]] | ||
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Stone, or rock, is any solid material composed of a mass of geological minerals.[1] Due to its hardness, it became a common building material, resource, and trade good throughout human history. While some small stones can be used for buildings, often times a special type of mine known as a quarry is built to facilitate the removal of large building materials.[2] Those working with stone are commonly called stonemasons.[3]
History[edit | edit source]
In the 5th century BCE, stone was commonly quarried to build houses, statues, and temples such as the Akropolis of Athens.[4] Given Egypt's climate and the deserts ruling the landscape, stone was a common commodity used to build large temples and even the Pyramids.[2] In Rome, people used stone to engineer massive aqueducts and impressive features such as the Colosseum.[5]
Throughout the medieval era, stone was a valuable resource. In the early Middle Ages, the Irish used stone to build Ringforts.[6] Stones helped form defensive walls and eventually castles such as Alamut. [citation needed] During the Seven Years War, stone continued to be traded and was even used by Templars to renovate buildings throughout New York.[7]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Stone is used as a crafting material across several Assassin's Creed games.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Jenner, Jan, et al., eds. (2008). "Weathering and Soil". Focus on Earth Science – California. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc., pp. 42–81.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑
Stonemasonry on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Brotherhood
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Rogue