First used era places an architectural element in the period when it entered common use. Wikipedia notes that "throughout architectural history, especially in Classical and Renaissance styles, the column has been central to building design," reaching back long before either era began. Browsing by first used era shows how old a given building technique really is.
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The earliest recorded doors appear in the paintings of Egyptian tombs, which show them as single or double doors, each of a single piece of wood.
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