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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Wikimedia FoundationWikipedia, Mudbrick, lead section, era
Mudbricks are known to have been used since 9000 BCE.
Wikipedia, Mudbrick, lead section, region
The 9000 BCE dwellings of Jericho were constructed from mudbricks, affixed with mud, as were those at numerous sites across the Levant over the following millennia.
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