Koko News | History | 19 Feb 2026
The History of Roman Travertine: From Ancient Temples to Modern Buildings

Longago, RomansusedRomantravertinetobuildstructuresliketheColosseum and St. Peter's Basilica.
很久以前,羅馬人就用羅馬石灰華建造了羅馬競技場和聖彼得大教堂等建築。

Today, thesamequarriesinTivoliarestillactive, providingstonefornewprojectsworldwide.
如今,蒂沃利的這些採石場仍在開採,為世界各地的新項目提供石材。

ThedurableanduniquequalitiesofRomantravertinemakeitapopularchoiceamongarchitects.
羅馬石灰華經久耐用且獨具特色,因此深受建築師的青睞。

Long ago, Romans used Roman travertine to build structures like the Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica.

Today, the same quarries in Tivoli are still active, providing stone for new projects worldwide.

The durable and unique qualities of Roman travertine make it a popular choice among architects.
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