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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Earliest Attested Era First Used Era
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An example of the latter would be the Nippur arch, built before 3800 BC, and dated by H. V. Hilprecht (1859-1925) to even before 4000 BC.
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