The steep staircases between the levels and the amazing “wooden framework: the intricate wooden framework that seemed to breathe life into the structure. Those were all beams made from cypress and pine trees. The meticulous craftsmanship that went into every beam and joint was awe-inspiring to see. The joinery—without nails or metal fastenings—holding the structure together, a testament to the skill of the builders and their meticulous craftsmanship”.