Unique Tomb Of Roman Noblewoman Caecilia Metella Reveals Secrets Of Ancient Concrete Resilience
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Over time, concrete cracks and crumbles. Well, most concrete cracks and crumbles. Structures built in ancient Rome are still standing, exhibiting remarkable durability despite conditions that would devastate modern concrete. One of these structures is the large cylindrical tomb of first-century noblewoman Caecilia Metella. New research shows that the quality of the […]