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Scientists discover secrets of ancient Roman concrete

Scientists discover secrets of ancient Roman concrete at Pompeii

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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Ingredients for Roman Self-healing Concrete Revealed at Pompeii Building Site

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Pompeii Time Capsule Reveals Secrets to Durable Ancient Roman Cement

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The complete list of famous buildings to visit before you die

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Guggenheim Bilbao The world's most famous buildings are pure creative inspiration.

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Concrete buildings: Effective solutions for restorations and major repairs

Architectural concrete as we know it today was invented in the 19th century. It reached new heights in the U.S. after World War II when mid-century modernism was in vogue, following in the footsteps ...

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A dazzling new film shows the devastating reality of building with concrete

Watching the side of a mountain get blown to bits in the new documentary Architecton, the shock is not just from the explosion but also from the quotidian end result of such brutal force. The film by ...

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