Pompeii Site Frozen in Time Uncovers Roman Construction Secrets

Pompeii site frozen in time uncovers Roman construction secrets

The ancient Romans have made some substantial contributions to history – and researchers are still uncovering more. Now, they have unearthed a construction site preserved exactly as it was when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, providing an unprecedented insight into the durable, ‘self-healing’ concrete that revolutionised Roman architecture. Another reason why it is so exciting is because it shows a building project abruptly halted by the volcan…

Newly uncovered secret at Pompeii could revolutionize modern construction

One of the world’s most iconic historic destinations could hold the key to breakthroughs for modern architects seeking better building materials, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. A research team at Pompeii—the ancient Italy city famously buried by a Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 CE—uncovered an ancient, unfinished construction site among the ruins. The discovery of the half-built walls of a bakery and piles of unused …