Why Did the Ancient Romans Build Colossal Buildings So Quickly?

The ancient Romans built big buildings fast because they used a special kind of cement and bricks that stuck together like glue. They also had clever ideas for moving heavy stones quickly, it was almost like magic!

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  1. A child can stack bricks quickly using glue-like cement.
  2. Workers use carts like modern trucks to move heavy stones fast.
  3. Stones are stacked so they hold each other up, like a pyramid.

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Categories: History · Ancient Rome,Engineering,Architecture