Evolution Quote by Ken Ham
““There are also examples of petrified wood occurring as a mere product of nature — even without the heat! As an example, Dr. Andrew Snelling recounts: From the other side of the world comes a report of the chapel of Santa Maria of Health (Santa Maria de Salute), built in 1630 in Venice, Italy, to celebrate the end of The Plague. Because Venice is built on water saturated clay and sand, the chapel was constructed on 180,000 wooden pilings to reinforce the foundations. Even though the chapel is a massive stone block structure, it has remained firm since its construction. How have the wooden pilings lasted over 360 years? They have petrified! The chapel now rests on “stone” pilings!””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Creation Museum presentation, 2015
Wooden pilings can become petrified over centuries, as shown by the Venice chapel built on them.
In simple terms: Petrified wood supports a historic chapel.
Key Takeaway
Consider natural processes in engineering.
Themes
science
history
architecture
Mood
curious
analytical
Type
educational
historical
When to use this quote
- construction on soft ground
- preservation of historic sites
- material durability studies
Key Concepts
petrification
geology
structural longevity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can modern engineering emulate such durability?
- What risks exist in relying on natural petrification?
A Different Perspective
Petrification is rare and may not apply everywhere.
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