From ancient times grain has been stored in bulk. The oldest granaries yet found date back to 9500 BC and are located in the Pre-Pottery Neolithic A settlements in the Jordan Valley. The first were located in places between … See more

In the South Hams in southwest Great Britain, small granaries were built on mushroom-shaped stumps called staddle stones. They were built of timber-frame construction and … See more

Grain must be kept away from moisture for as long as possible to preserve it in good condition and prevent mold growth. Newly harvested grain … See more

Simple storage granaries raised up on four or more posts appeared in the Yangshao culture in China and after the onset of intensive … See more

In vernacular architecture of Indonesian archipelago granaries are made of wood and bamboo materials and most of them are built raised up on four or more posts to avoid rodents and … See more

Modern grain farming operations often use manufactured steel granaries to store grain on-site until it can be trucked to major storage … See more

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