Scientists Found the Secret to Roman Concrete in a Pompeii Living Room
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- Roman concrete's self-healing properties were due to a 'hot mixing' technique involving lime fragments and volcanic ash.
- The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD preserved a Pompeii construction site, providing key evidence of Roman concrete methods.
- MIT researchers confirmed that Romans mixed dry ingredients before adding water, contradicting historical accounts by Vitruvius.
- Roman concrete's durability could inspire modern construction, reducing pollution and improving infrastructure resilience.
- The discovery highlights Pompeii's potential to reveal further ancient technological secrets.