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| This detailed vertical shot highlights a specific 18th-century polder mill at Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its historic water management system in the Netherlands. The mills traditional thatched body and roof are prominent, alongside the robust wooden structure of its sails and the accessible ladder, all set against a bright blue, partly cloudy sky. This particular type of mill, crucial for draining the low-lying polder lands, demonstrates the remarkable engineering and functionality that allowed the Dutch to reclaim and maintain land below sea level for centuries. |
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