How Has Roman Concrete Lasted for Millennia? A 1,900-Year-Old Latrine Offers New Clues About the Material's Impressive Durability
- A chemical process called carbonation, which helps seal cracks, could help explain why many ancient Roman structures are still standing today.
- Today, you can walk through Italy and see concrete buildings, roads and aqueducts that have survived for about two millennia.
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- A chemical process called carbonation, which helps seal cracks, could help explain why many ancient Roman structures are still standing today.
- Today, you can walk through Italy and see concrete buildings, roads and aqueducts that have survived for about two millennia.
Sources: Smithsonianmag