MIT scientists finally reveal why ancient Roman concrete still stands after 2,000 years

For centuries, engineers and historians have puzzled over one of the greatest mysteries of the ancient world. Why have Roman buildings survived earthquakes, storms and nearly two millennia of wear ...
Princeton University

In this engineering and humanities ‘mashup’ course, students learn new ways of thinking from builders of the ancient world. Even Galileo weighs in.

The ingenuity of the construction techniques used by Greek builders 2,000 years ago continues to dazzle the world. What did these ancient engineers get right? And how does looking to the past help ...
Greek Reporter

Ancient Greek City’s 2,000-Year-Old Roman Water System Flows Again

A restored 2,000-year-old Roman water system is flowing again at Patara Ancient City in Turkey, reviving the city's iconic ...
The Jerusalem Post Blogs

Ancient Egyptian hydraulic engineering shown in walls along Nile - study

The walls, a type of structure known as a groin, were used by ancient Egypt and Nubia to control the Nile River through hydraulic engineering. Hundreds of drystone walls located along the length of ...
Business Today

'Ancient Engineering': Scientists may have uncovered the secret behind the construction of the Egyptian pyramids

According to the study, the nearby Gisr el-Mudir enclosure could have functioned as a "check dam" to capture water and sediment. This would have played a crucial role in controlling the water supply ...
Indiatimes

World’s ancient engineering marvels and where to find them; one is from India

TRAVEL TRENDS, WORLD Created : May 7, 2024, 00:00 IST World’s ancient engineering marvels and where to find them; one is from India Journey back in time to explore the wonders of the ancient world, ...