The Romans Built it Better: Roman Concrete-Where Ancient Wisdom Outlasts Modern Structures

09/04/23 • 7 min

Roman concrete has allowed buildings like the Pantheon to last for centuries, while modern roads deteriorate in years, and most buildings crumble in 50 to 100 years. What was their secret? How did the Romans do it better, 2000 years ago?

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