Roman Concrete Core Sample (IMAGE)

University of California - Berkeley

Roman Concrete Core Sample

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Sample of ancient Roman maritime concrete from Pozzuoli Bay near Naples, Italy. Its diameter is 9 centimeters, and it is composed of mortar formulated from lime, volcanic ash and chunks of volcanic tuff.

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Carol Hagen photo

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