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1. Vitruvius

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   De Architectura (Ten Books on Architecture)
   De Architectura is unique as a systematic codification of Greco-Roman architectural knowledge, organized into ten books covering a vast spectrum of technical and theoretical subjects. The entire manuscript is dedicated to the Emperor Augustus, often framed as an instructional guide intended to elevate the quality of Roman construction, which Vitruvius frequently suggests had declined due to [avarice](/entries/avaric…

2. Volcanic Ash

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   Volcanic ash layers, known as tephra layers in geological contexts, serve as invaluable time-markers in sedimentary sequences globally. Their distinct chemical signatures allow correlation across disparate rock units, aiding in paleogeographic reconstructions.
   In Roman construction, certain high-silica ash derived from Campania (pozzolana) was cruc…