Pompeii site reveals ancient Roman construction methods

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STORY: Archaeologists are uncovering ancient Roman construction

methods at this newly discovered building in Pompeii

Working tools, tiles, bricks and piles

of lime and stones found here

are helping shine a light on techniques used to make the

Colosseum and the Pantheon, Italian authorities say

(Gabriel Zuchtriegel, Director, Pompeii Archaeological Park)

''This explains why they (the ancient Romans) were able to build these great amphitheaters, aqueducts, and works that we see all over the ancient Mediterranean. So, the small city of Pompeii helps us understand the great Roman empire.''