The Times of India

Frozen in time: How an unfinished Pompeii worksite just solved the 2,000-year mystery of Roman concrete

A discovery at an unfinished Pompeii construction site reveals Roman concrete's resilience wasn't a lost secret but a result of hot mixing. This technique, involving heating quicklime and volcanic ash, created self-healing concrete that repairs cracks over centuries. This ancient method offers a sustainable solution for modern construction, significantly reducing its carbon footprint.