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How the Romans Made Rock

  • October 6, 2013
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

Ancient Roman concrete was a mix of lime and volcanic rock. This long-lasting recipe, used in everything from the Pantheon to a 2,000-year-old breakwater, creates less CO2 than modern methods do. It could be adapted to make concrete greener and more durable.

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