From caves to pergolas: the history of shading in prehistoric and ancient times
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Pulling down your roller shutters today or taking a shelter in a pergola with a cold drink in your hand, you may not think about the fact that shading from excessive sunlight has been with humanity since prehistoric times. Our ancestors may not have had blinds with smart controls, but the need to protect themselves from the sun, wind and rain had accompanied them since the beginning of time. Well, what did shading look like in the past and which of these ancient methods have survived up to these days?