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Scientists discover secrets of ancient Roman concrete

Scientists discover secrets of ancient Roman concrete at Pompeii

By Will Dunham Dec 9 (Reuters) - Scientists excavating the ruins of Pompeii have discovered a construction site left frozen in time by the eruption of Italy's Mount Vesuvius volcano in 79 AD, clarifying the ingredients and methods behind the durable self-healing concrete the ancient Romans used to revolutionize architecture.

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Scientists Found the Secret to Roman Concrete in a Half-Finished Pompeii Living Room

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Pompeii Time Capsule Reveals Secrets to Durable Ancient Roman Cement

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Pompeii: Italy’s frozen-in-time Roman city

I love exploring the world of ancient Rome, with its grand architecture, fascinating culture, and stories of larger-than-life leaders. But since many of the 2,000-year-old empire’s landmarks are ...

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Ancient Pompeii site uncovers tiny house with exquisite frescoes

ROME (Reuters) - Archaeologists in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii have uncovered a richly decorated but uncommonly small house with finely preserved frescoes of mythological scenes, the site ...

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Scientists discover secrets of ancient Roman concrete

Pompeii: Italy’s frozen-in-time Roman city

Ancient Pompeii site uncovers tiny house with exquisite frescoes

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