Terrazzo flooring predates Roman invention by millennia. Terrazzo flooring found in abundance at Karahan Tepe - hundreds of square meters Ancient builders heated limestone to 850°C to create powdery form This process was previously credited to Romans only
Archaeological discovery at Karahan Tepe reveals ancient waterproof cement technique previously credited to Romans 🏗️🔬
Key facts:
- Terrazzo-like flooring discovered at Karahan Tepe in Turkey, dating to Pre-Pottery Neolithic period
- Ancient builders heated limestone to create powdery cement (estimated around 850°C based on similar techniques)
- The resulting cement was waterproof and used for floors
- This predates Roman-era cement techniques by millennia
- Findings are part of ongoing excavations at this Pre-Pottery Neolithic site when no pottery existed
Key Facts
- Terrazzo flooring found in abundance at Karahan Tepe - hundreds of square meters
- Ancient builders heated limestone to 850°C to create powdery form
- This process was previously credited to Romans only
- The resulting cement was waterproof and used for floors and filling gaps
- This is part of the Pre-Pottery Neolithic era when no pottery existed
Related site: Karahan Tepe — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Hugh Newman Goes Deep Into The Mysteries of Göbekli Tepe & Karahan Tepe | Full Danny Jones Podcast by MegalithomaniaUK