Question

Why are the roots of meghalaya called living roots bridges?

Answer 1

Living root bridges are a form of tree shaping common in the southern part of the Northeast Indian state of Meghalaya. They are handmade from the aerialroots of rubber fig trees (Ficus elastica) by the Khasi and Jaintia peoples of the mountainous terrain along the southern part of the Shillong Plateau.

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Answer 2

Living root bridges are a form of tree shaping common in the southern part of the Northeast Indian state of Meghalaya. They are handmade from the aerial roots of rubber fig trees (Ficus elastica) by the Khasi and Jaintia peoples of the mountainous terrain along the southern part of the Shillong Plateau. Root bridges have also been observed in the Indian state of Nagaland.[4]

Living root bridges





Double living root bridge in East Khasi Hills

CrossesCreeksCharacteristicsMaterialLiving trees rootsTrough constructionRocksTotal lengthover 50 metersWidthover 1.5 metersLoad limitup to 500 peopleDesign lifeup to 500 yearsHistoryArchitectMeghalayan



A living root bridge near the village of Kongthong undergoing repairs. The local War Khasis in the photo are using the young, pliable aerial roots of a fig tree to create a new railing for the bridge.

Living root bridges have also been created in Indonesia at Jembatan akar on the island of Sumatra, and in the banten provence of Java, by the Baduy people.[5] [6]