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The history of concrete – a timeline through the ages

The history of concrete – a timeline through the ages

by Claire McHugh | Apr 28, 2021 | Architecture, History

Cement and concrete has existed for thousands of years. Find out which concrete type mixes existed in ancient times, key historic milestones in its development, how it developed to the ready-mix we use today and historic buildings created using concrete. 6500 BC...

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