Roman architects sometimes built structures from which hard, durable limestone that developed a golden yellow color as it mellowed?
A) travertine
B) tufa
C) stucco
D) marble

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Travertine is a hard, durable limestone that was commonly used by Roman architects. As it ages, it develops a golden yellow color. Tufa is a softer, more porous limestone that was also used, but it does not develop the same color as travertine. Stucco is a plaster-like material that was applied over other building materials, and marble is a different type of stone that was also used in Roman architecture, but it does not develop the same color as travertine.

Roman Architects Sometimes Built Structures from Which Hard, Durable Limestone