Tools unearthed at Pompeii site reveal Roman construction techniques

Ancient construction tools uncovered at Pompeii have helped to shine a new light on ancient Roman infrastructure. Archaeologists found working tools, tiles, bricks and piles of lime and stones at a newly discovered building on the historical site. Concrete appeared to have been made through “hot mixing”, with water added just before walls were built. It is helping historians draw conclusions about how structures like the Colosseum and Pantheon were built. Italy’s culture ministry said the site of Pompeii was probably active until 79 AD – when volcano Mount Vesuvius erupted.