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Excerpt from The Volcanoes of the Kula Basin in Lydia: Inaugural Dissertation for the Attainment of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Leipzig
Vitruvius (de Archit. II. In speaking of cements and mortar, says that this region and Etna are the two whence is obtained suitable pumice, or volcanic ashes, for mixing with lime. He quotes the presence of hot springs as evidence of their volcanic origin.
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