Pompeii Reveals Ancient Roman Concrete Recipe That Endures

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Researchers uncovered a well-preserved Roman construction site in Pompeii revealing that Romans used a 'hot mixing' process with volcanic ash and quicklime to create durable, self-healing concrete, challenging previous beliefs and offering insights for modern sustainable infrastructure development.
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Pompeii Unearths Ancient Roman Concrete Recipe That Stands the Test of Time Indian Defence Review
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