Long dismissed as poor construction, ‘self-healing’ lime clasts have helped Ancient Roman structures persist for millennia.
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Pompeii find proves Romans perfected self‑healing concrete

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“Roman cement is durable, it heals itself, and it’s a dynamic system,” Admir Masic, study author and Associate Professor at ...
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“Some tiles fell from the back, and they kicked us out,” says Murati, adding that the residents did not leave their homes willingly, as they believed that the building was not severely damaged. “They ...