Roman Concrete's Secrets Finally Revealed

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Roman concrete has often been revered for its durability but why exactly is it so much better than modern concrete? It appears to have magical abilities that allow it to self-heal cracks, make it resistant to sea water and allow it to become stronger over time. A series of recent studies have shed light on this and revealed that Roman concrete's durability is connected with its ingredients and how the environment reacted to it over time.

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