Arthur’s Stone 4
Image by nigelswift
Arthur’s Stone

Neolithic Cement?

BrigantesNation B
BrigantesNation Jan 9, 2004 10:02:17
Replying to Kammer

No cement goes back to at least the Greeks - the Romans added volcanic ash.

The concept was around in Neolithic times - or there abouts. Not known in this country though. I think the first "cement" was bitumen - babylon or Sumer?

B BrigantesNation
BrigantesNation Jan 9, 2004 11:29:22
Replying to BrigantesNation

I've just posted a newslink about lime mortar found in China.

I guess Thornborough proves they knew about gypsum, which could be used as an alternative cement.

© 2026 Head Heritage.

Unless otherwise stated, the copyright in each work is the property of the respective contributor. For usage or questions, contact [email protected].