
Self-healing concrete? Buried Pompeii site reveals secret behind Rome's enduring structures
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Scientists recently discovered ancient Roman self-healing concrete technology at Pompeii site that could revolutionize modern construction and infrastructure.
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The construction site was buried under volcanic ash, which preserved it for nearly 2,000 years. Archaeologists found rooms with unfinished walls, piles of premixed dry building material and weighing and measuring tools for preparing concrete.
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