-688 ⟶ Early Use of Waterproof Concrete by Assyrians

Waterproof concrete in use, by the Assyrians. Later, the Rom...
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🧱 Early Use of Waterproof Concrete by Assyrians

Waterproof concrete in use, by the Assyrians. Later, the Romans developed concretes that could set underwater, and used concrete extensively for construction from 300 BC to 476 AD.⟶
Ancient CivilizationsConstructionRoman EmpireConcrete
IraqIraqItalyItaly

🧱 Roman Concrete (Pozzolana) First Used

The Roman concrete (pozzolana) first used.⟶
Roman Concrete (Pozzolana) First Used (-116)
Ancient romeRoman EmpireConcreteConstructionArchitectureInfrastructure
ItalyItaly

🚢 Construction of Portus Harbour Begins

Claudius begins construction of Portus, a harbour bearing a lighthouse on the right bank of the Tiber.⟶
Construction of Portus Harbour Begins (42)
Roman EmpireInfrastructureTradeClaudiusAncient romeMaritime HistoryConstruction
ItalyItaly

⛏️ Claudius's Attempt to Drain Fucine Lake

Emperor Claudius attempts to control the Fucine Lake by digging a 5.6 km tunnel through Monte Salviano, requiring 30,000 workers and eleven years.⟶
Claudius's Attempt to Drain Fucine Lake (52)
Roman EmpireInfrastructureConstructionCanalsClaudiusAncient rome
ItalyItaly

📜 First Epistle of Peter Written

First Epistle of Peter written from Babylon according to traditional Christian belief.⟶
First Epistle of Peter Written (64)
ChristianityBiblical LiteratureEpistlesPeter the ApostleRoman EmpireTheology
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⚗️ Romans Develop Basic Distillation Techniques

The Romans develop a simple method of distillation.⟶
Romans Develop Basic Distillation Techniques (77)
Roman EmpireAncient romeChemistryRoman Civilization
ItalyItaly