Discovering the history of this wooden treasure

Wood, the foundational material of civilization
Even before the advent of writing, wood held a central place in daily life. The first dwellings were built from tree trunks and branches. Hunting tools, primitive canoes, and rudimentary weapons were born from this abundant and malleable material.

Wood had one essential advantage: it was alive. It breathed, transformed, and aged with humankind. Unlike stone, cold and immutable, wood carried within it an almost intimate warmth. Each grain, each knot told a unique story.

In many ancient civilizations, wood was even considered sacred. Trees represented a link between earth and sky, between the world of humans and the world of spirits. Cutting down a tree was never a trivial act: it was often accompanied by rituals, prayers, and expressions of gratitude.