00:00This is one of the most expensive woods on earth. It's known as Golden Nanmu Wood. A single log can
00:05be worth over three million dollars, but its price isn't just about how it looks. Look closely and
00:10you'll see a soft golden shimmer in the grain, almost like golden threads flowing through the
00:15wood. For centuries, this wood was tightly controlled by Chinese royalty. It was reserved
00:19for palaces, temple columns, and royal coffins. Many assume it's expensive just because it looks
00:25golden. But the real secret is its ability to protect itself. Golden Nanmu grows for decades
00:30in humid environments. Over time, it slowly releases resin. That resin crystallizes inside
00:36the wood, creating a natural barrier. The barrier protects it from rot, insects, and cracking. Even
00:41after hundreds of years, it stays solid and strong. It's often called the immortal wood. Because of
00:47this, many ancient structures are still standing today. In China, buildings made with Golden Nanmu
00:53have lasted for over a thousand years. No modern chemicals, no reinforced concrete, just the
00:58wood doing what it does best. Today, this wood is extremely rare. Due to over-harvesting, Golden
01:04Nanmu is now heavily protected. If a piece of wood can last a thousand years, would you still call it
01:09expensive?
01:09expensive
01:10expensive?
01:10expensive?
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