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For thousands of years, Roman monuments have stood against wear and tear to stand strong in the present day. Meanwhile, modern structures crumble in decades! What's the secret behind Rome's indestructible concrete? | Interesting Engineering

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Over two thousand years ago, Roman engineers constructed buildings, aqueducts, and maritime structures using a type of concrete that has stood the test of time, often outlasting modern concrete by centuries. Recently, researchers discovered why: when cracks form in Roman concrete, the interaction between volcanic ash, lime, and the surrounding seawater creates new minerals that fill these cracks. This phenomenon is known as autogenous healing, which essentially means the concrete can repair itse