Ancient Roman concrete was so durable that some harbour structures still survive after 2,000 years.

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Roman harbour concrete used volcanic ash and lime that kept reacting with seawater, growing new minerals in cracks. Some structures still stand after 2,000 years.

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Antik Roma betonu öyle dayanıklıydı ki bazı liman yapıları 2.000 yıl sonra hâlâ ayakta.

Roma liman betonu, deniz suyuyla tepkimeye girmeyi sürdüren volkanik kül ve kireç kullandı; çatlaklarda yeni mineraller büyüdü. Bazı yapılar 2.000 yıl sonra hâlâ ayakta.

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