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𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴
Scientists have finally cracked the technology behind the Temple of Venus's 2,000-year survival! Roman engineers used volcanic materials and geological knowledge to build structures that literally grow stronger with age.
#AncientHistory #ancientrome #romanengineering
https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/venus-temple-engineering-00102341

Swiss archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old Roman wooden bridge used for over 400 years, revealing sophisticated engineering techniques and exceptional artifacts preserved in waterlogged conditions.
#romanempire #romanengineering #ancienthistory
https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/roman-bridge-switzerland-0022409

Roman road, settlement, and Mercury temple discovered in Germany

In Heilbronn’s Neckargartach district located in southwestern Germany, archaeologists have found a Roman road stretching 500 meters, along with remains of a civilian settlement, a temple dedicated to the god Mercury, and a collection of artifacts...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/01/roman-road-and-mercury-temple-in-germany/

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#archaeology #archeology #archaeologynews #romanroad #romanengineering #Mercury #romanempire #RomanArchitecture

We Finally Know How Ancient Roman Concrete Was Able to Last Thousands of Years
https://www.sciencealert.com/we-finally-know-how-ancient-roman-concrete-was-able-to-last-thousands-of-years
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Ancient Roman concrete could self-heal thanks to “hot mixing” with quicklime - Enlarge / A new analysis of ancient Roman concrete samples from the Pri... - https://arstechnica.com/?p=1908331 #forensicarchaeology #materialsscience #romanengineering #gaming&culture #romanconcrete #archaeology #chemistry #science