The ancient Romans were masters of building and engineering, perhaps most famously represented by the aqueducts.

WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The ancient Romans were brilliant engineers and builders, creating a dazzling array of magnificent structures including some that have survived to modern times virtually ...

Scientists have uncovered how Roman concrete has endured millennia. The discovery reveals an ancient technique that allowed ...

Ancient Roman concrete is known as some of the strongest in history, and a new study finally explains why. MIT researchers studied the self-healing properties of the concrete mix. Extreme temperatures ...

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In regards to the basin, it likely had a ceremonial use, based on finds of pottery and oil lamps discovered very nearby.

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The exact formula for Roman concrete has been lost. This is unfortunate, as many 2,000-year-old Roman concrete piers and breakwaters structures are even stronger today than they were when they were ...