Archaeologists working at an excavation site in Pompeii have uncovered new evidence that helps explain why ancient Roman buildings have lasted for thousands of years. The discovery points to a special type of concrete…

Reporting· Dec 23, 2025

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ancient Roman city near modern Naples, Italy

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Archaeologists Uncover Evidence Of Ancient Roman Concrete Technology That May Have Healed Itself Over Time: Report

Reporting· Dec 23, 2025

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Pompeii was a city in what is now the municipality of Pompei, near Naples, in the Campania region of Italy. Along with Herculaneum, Stabiae, and many surrounding villas, it was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

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Country: Italy
Inception: 600 BC
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