Roman concrete

Roman concrete has miraculously endured for centuries. Scientists have just figured out how.

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Roman concrete has miraculously endured for centuries. Scientists have just figured out how.

“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commissions or revenue from certain articles through these links.” Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: A recently discovered site in Pompeii demonstrates a theory of why Roman concrete has stood the test of time. The hot mixing process of concrete creation found in the ancient city … Read more

We finally know why Roman concrete has survived for nearly 2,000 years

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We finally know why Roman concrete has survived for nearly 2,000 years

A construction site dating back almost 2,000 years to the supposed disappearance of Pompeii in AD 79. has revealed new evidence of the secret behind ancient Rome’s ultra-durable concrete. Last year, beneath the volcanic ash that buried Pompeii, archaeologists discovered a completely intact construction site – a rare snapshot of Roman construction work frozen in … Read more