... as wood, volcanic rock, and brick arranged in mosaic patterns. Unburned bricks faced with stucco were also used. However, the wealthy citizens of Rome only used these. The use of marble was usually decorative. The use of stucco over unbaked brick and stone was prevalent in the early times of Greece, Sicily, and Italy. They used this for protection against the ... weather. It was later used over brick and concrete. Stucco was often made of lime, sand, and fine marble dust. Some forms would form a fine polish. This was usually used for decorating the inside of the house. Concrete walls we...

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