Pompeii site reveals recipe for Roman concrete
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- #Roman Architecture
- #Self-healing Concrete
- #Ancient Construction Techniques
- Roman Empire revolutionized architecture with large-scale arches and dome roofs.
- Self-healing concrete was a key Roman innovation, with recent discoveries revealing its recipe.
- Excavations in Pompeii uncovered a preserved construction site from AD 79, providing insights into Roman concrete mixing processes.
- Analysis revealed 'hot-mixing' as the method used, differing from Vitruvius' described technique.
- The discovery highlights the expertise of common workers and enslaved persons in ancient Roman construction.
- Ancient Roman concrete structures, like the Pantheon and Colosseum, stand testament to their durability and innovation.
- The findings may inspire modern construction practices and further research into ancient techniques.