Science reveals improvements in Roman building techniques

ScienceDaily
Oct 25, 2019, 9:40 am102 pts
Researchers have carried out scientific analysis of the materials used to build the Atrium Vestae in Rome. They found that successive phases of modification to the building saw improvements, including higher quality raw materials, higher brick firing temperatures, and better ratios between carbonate and…

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